Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in The Lion King—his mom took $100k plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 32 years later

At 13, Jason Weaver was offered $2 million by Disney to sing as young Simba in The Lion King; his mother chose $100,000 plus royalties instead, and 32 years later he says the checks are still coming

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. More than three decades later, Weaver says the payments continue, proving how her foresight transformed a childhood role into a lasting source of income.

Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in ‘The Lion King.’ His mom took $100K plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 34 years later

Jason Weaver’s mom bet on royalties over Disney’s cash—and it’s paid more than the $2 million he gave up.