Seth Rogen has reportedly landed the role of Pumbaa the warthog in Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King,

Fellow Jewish performer Billy Eichner will also star in the film, playing Timon, the meerkat.

The roles were made famous by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella.

The 2019 film will boast a cast also including Donald Glover, of TV shows Community and Atlanta fame, and James Earl Jones, who will reprise his role of Mufasa from the 1994 animated classic.

Rogen is known for starring in a series of hit comedies including Knocked Up, Pineapple Express and Superbad, while Eichner is the star of comedy game show Billy on the Street.