Ugandan Germany-based actress Florence Kasumba is to cast in an upcoming Disney movie alongside American pop star Beyonce Knowless.
Florence shall play the antagonistic role as Shenzi, the leader of the hyena pack in the new animated and remade movie “The Lion King”.
She announced the news on her social media platforms and confessed she cannot conceal her happiness about the new project.
“I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be lending my voice to Shenzi, one of the hyenas in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ coming to the theatres summer 2019,” said Florence.
The Ugandan star will feature alongside other high profile stars such as James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Donald Glover as Simba and others.
The movie will see other actors such as Chiwetel Ojiofor, John Oliver, Seth Rogen and many others being featured.
Florence Kasumba, born in Germany but of Ugandan blood has starred in several other hilarous movies such as ‘Captain America’, ‘Civil War’, and the latest ‘Wonder Woman’.
“The Lion King” is to be released on 19th July 2019.
