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At 13, Jason Weaver was offered $2 million by Disney to sing as young Simba in The Lion King; his mother chose $100,000 plus royalties instead, and 32 years later he says the checks are still coming | English Movie News

Jason Weaver reveals how his mother’s decision to reject Disney’s $2 million offer for The Lion King continues to pay off decades later. At 13, most children are still figuring out what they want to b...

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October 9, 2026

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At 13, Jason Weaver was offered $2 million by Disney to sing as young Simba in The Lion King; his mother chose $100,000 plus royalties instead, and 32 years later he says the checks are still coming | English Movie News