Cast of The Jungle Book

Neel Sethi plays Mowgli, the young boy who was raised by wolves. He was chosen out of thousands of children auditioning from different countries and impressed the casting directors with his embodiment of the character's heart, humor, and daring. Sethi underwent parkour training for the role.

Bill Murray voices Baloo, Mowgli's lovable bear friend.

Ben Kingsley voices Bagheera, Mowgli's wise and loyal mentor.

Idris Elba voices Shere Khan, the menacing and vengeful tiger who threatens Mowgli's life.

Scarlett Johansson voices Kaa, the seductive and hypnotic python.

Christopher Walken voices King Louie, the cunning and powerful orangutan.

Lupita Nyong'o voices Raksha, the loving and protective mother wolf.

Giancarlo Esposito voices Akela, the strong and noble leader of the wolf pack.