'The Lion Guard—Return of the Roar' to Feature Rob Lowe and Gabrielle Union as Simba and Nala

— -- A new generation is going to be introduced to "The Lion King."

"The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar" will premiere on the Disney Channel at 7 p.m. EST, on Nov. 22, as a precursor to the 2016 series "The Lion Guard."

"The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar" will feature the voices of Rob Lowe and Gabrielle Union as Simba and Nala, respectively, while Max Charles will star as their cub, Kion.

James Earl Jones will reprise his role as Mufasa.

"Set in the African Savanna, 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar' follows Kion as he assembles the members of the Lion Guard," a news release for the show reads. "Throughout the movie and the series, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing young viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape."

Other cast members include "All My Children" actress Eden Riegel and "Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland.