Jason Weaver's mom turned down $2 million for 'The Lion King' when he was asked to sing the role of Young Simba. "The Lion King" is, of course, iconic on a level few other Disney movies are.

The Chi stars Lynn Whitfield, Luke James, and Jason Weaver reveal shocking truths about love, family, and Season 7 at Essence ...

Actor and Chicago native Jason Weaver will celebrate his 45th birthday on Thursday, but he said the festivities will be relatively simple. “I’m not a club kind of guy,” said Weaver, who ...

Jason Weaver says his mother saved him from making the biggest mistake of his career when he was cast for the original “Lion King.”. During an interview with Vlad TV, Weaver said Disney ...

Jason Weaver: I think it comes down to the authenticity of the show and what it represents. Growing up in Chicago, particularly the South Side, what that experience is like.

Jason Weaver, right, who brought Simba’s songs to life in the original “Lion King,” with Ernie Sabella, left, and Nathan Lane, the actors who voiced Pumbaa and Timon.

Jason Weaver, Ally, ... Weaver said Disney put a $2 million check in front him to voice young Simba in the hit film; the actor shared it was the most money he’d ever seen at the time.

The entertainment industry 3-day masterclass, “From Dream to Screen: SCSU Industry Insider Masterclass Featuring Jason Weaver” was a breakthrough moment for South Carolina State University ...