'The Lion King' taps new Simba as musical's star recovers from injury ahead of debut

Aphiwe Nyezi, left, who plays "Simba" and Camille Eanga-Selenge, who plays "Nala" in Disney's "The Lion King," are photographed during media day at the production's rehearsal space in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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TORONTO - The Toronto production of "The Lion King" has appointed a regent after the actor playing Simba was injured.

Mirvish Productions made the announcement just one day before the open-ended run of the Disney musical was set to begin.

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