Donald Glover goes retro in red and white plaid suit as he walks the red carpet at the Lion King World Premiere
He has taken over the iconic role of Simba in the Lion King from Matthew Broderick.
And on Tuesday night Donald Glover was stepping into the spotlight for the highly anticipated film.
The rapper and actor went retro for the night in a red and white plaid suit for the world premiere in Los Angeles.
Simba has arrived: On Tuesday night Donald Glover stepped into the spotlight for the highly anticipated Lion King premiere in Los Angeles
The Atlanta actor showed off a bit of his chest with a small gold chain peaking through his low-cut white shirt and tied scarf.
He paired the vintage looking suit with red loafers.
The double breasted, red striped suit was a bit different from the animal print and animal inspired outfits of others on the carpet.
Donald's chest hair is here: The Atlanta actor showed off a bit of his chest with a small gold chain peaking through his low-cut white shirt and tied scarf
Retro look: The rapper and actor went retro for the night in a red and white plaid suit for the world premiere in Los Angeles
The film opens in the US on July 17 and comes 25 years after the original was released.
The rapper known as Childish Gambino stars alongside Beyonce, who voices Nala in the film, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Chiwetel Ejifor.
Beyonce will be releasing a song, Spirit, Tuesday night to commemorate the release, as part of the album she produced and curated for the film.
All star cast: Glover stars as Simba alongside Beyonce, who voices Nala in the film, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Chiwetel Ejifor
I am the King: Glover has said that though the film is similar to its predecessor, following the Prince of the Pride Lands, after his father Mufasa's death, it will varying in what is seen of Simba
Glover has said that though the film is similar to its predecessor, following the Prince of the Pride Lands, after his father Mufasa's death, it will varying in what is seen of Simba.
He said that '[Jon Favreau] was very keen in making sure we saw [Simba's] transition from boy to man and how hard that can be when there's been a deep trauma.'
Directed and co-produced by the Iron Man director, is tracking to have a $150 million opening, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Songstress: Beyonce will be releasing a song, Spirit, Tuesday night to commemorate the release, as part of the album she produced and curated for the film
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Focus on Simba: He said that '[Jon Favreau] was very keen in making sure we saw [Simba's] transition from boy to man and how hard that can be when there's been a deep trauma' (pictured with Lena Waithe)
Big expectations: Directed and co-produced by the Iron Man director, is tracking to have a $150 million opening, according to the Hollywood Reporter
