Breakdown

Young Simba, the protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Young Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, he struggles with shame and questions his destiny. Cast a confident singer and a dynamic, high-energy performer in this role. Bear in mind that this actor will need to embody challenging themes involving the death of a parent, so be sure to cast this role thoughtfully and sensitively within your community.