At 13, Jason Weaver was offered $2 million by Disney to sing as young Simba in The Lion King. His mother, Marilyn “Kitty” Haywood, negotiated $100,000 upfront plus royalties instead.
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October 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Jason Weaver’s Lion King royalties still pay 32 years after Disney deal
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Excerpt from TOI Entertainment.