18 Hugely Unexpected Roles In Upcoming Movies

18. Seth Rogen - The Lion King

Seth Rogen Pumbaa
Columbia Pictures & Disney

The Role: The loveable warthog sidekick Pumbaa, who helps young lion Simba (Donald Glover) on his journey to become King of the Pride Lands.

Why It's Unexpected: Pumbaa is such an iconic and beloved character, so it's incredibly jarring that Disney chose an actor best known for his stoner antics and infectious "hur-hur" laugh to play one of the House of Mouse's most memorable sidekicks.

Will It Work?: Absolutely. It's weird to imagine at first, but in fact, Rogen's voice is pretty well-suited to Pumbaa's charming naivete, and considering the faultless casting Disney nailed on last year's The Jungle Book, there's little reason to doubt this unconventional choice.

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