Who’s in Black Is King? Where have you seen them previously? Here’s a complete guide about the Beyoncé‘s highly-predictable Disney+ musical.
Disney +’s Black Is King is a visual album based on music from The Lion King: The Gift, the soundtrack to 2019’s Disney remake that was cautiously curated by Beyoncé herself. Disney+ movie released in July 2024.
In a statement, Disney and Parkwood Entertainment said that the movie is a celebratory biography for the world on the Black experience. The film is a story for the ages that tells and reconstruct the present—a gathering of cultures and shared generational faiths. A story of how the people left broken has a remarkable contribution and a purposeful future.
Cast of Black is King
Disney has said that Black Is King stars a cast that represents diversity and connectivity. This involves new talent, rising stars, and huge built names.
We now know that Beyoncé’s husband and regular collaborator Jay-Z will be seen in the movie, as well as Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong’ o (Black Panther).
The trailer further gave us our initial glimpse at Kelly Rowland‘s role in the movie. She is an old friend of Beyoncé’s from their time working together in Destiny’s Child.
Actress and supermodel Naomi Campbell also perform alongside A-list musician Pharrell. Those who contributed to the soundtrack that the movie is based on.
It’s possible that some of the other artists starred on The Gift could show up, such as Childish Gambino (also known as Donald Glover) and superstar rapper Kendrick Lamar.
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Release Date of The Movie
Black Is King will debut at exactly midnight. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on July 31st. The Middle Eastern and African shows will take place on August 1st.
It is available to view only on Disney Plus from Friday, July 31st, presently over a year since the release of the “live-action” Lion King remake that she lent her voice to.