The Jungle Book Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

. The all-new, live-action epic adventure showcases Mowgli’s journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The Jungle Book is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Jungle Book.

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  Scarlett Johansson

  ... Kaa (voice)

  Jurassic World Rebirth, Project Artemis

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  Lupita Nyong'o

  ... Rakcha (voice)

  The Odyssey, A Quiet Place: Day One

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  Idris Elba

  ... Shere Khan (voice)

  Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Children of Blood and Bone

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  Neel Sethi

  ... Mowgli

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  Bill Murray

  ... Baloo (voice)

  The Friend, Asteroid City

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  Ben Kingsley

  ... Bagheera (voice)

  The King of Kings, The Killer's Game

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  Christopher Walken

  ... King (voice)

  Dune: Part Two, Licorice Pizza

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  Emjay Anthony

  ... Gray (voice)

  Krampus

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  Giancarlo Esposito

  ... Akela (voice)

  The Electric State, Megalopolis

Crew Behind the Film

The The Jungle Book behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jon Favreau last directed The Lion King and Jersey Boys. The film's writer Justin Marks last wrote Top Gun: Maverick and Suicide Squad.

Director

Jon Favreau

Screenwriter

Justin Marks

Producers

Jon Favreau
Brigham Taylor

Production Details

What we know about the The Jungle Book movie production.

Key Facts

• Said to be inspired by Disney’s 1967 animated classic, the film features state-of the-art technology that immerses audiences in the lush world like never before.
• Newcomer Neel Sethi was selected from thousands of candidates to play man-cub Mowgli.
• The film's two villains are Kaaa, the python who eats other animals by hypnotizing them, and Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger.
• Based on the 1894 book/collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling. This will be a live action film.

Production Updates for The Jungle Book

Feb 2016

Completed

Changed The Jungle Book movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Disney has announced an October 9, 2015 release date. Jon Favreau is aboard to direct. Productions starts early 2014.

Jul 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Justin Marks has been hired to pen a live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic set of fables. Disney’s take is in the early stages, and the project has no producers attached.

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