Kiros

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Kiros
Physical information
Gender	Male
Species	Lion
Hair color	White
Eye color	Blue
Distinguishing features	Elbow tufts
Biographical information
Affiliations	Kiros's pride
Titles	Leader of Kiros's pride
Relationship information
Enemies	Eshe, Mufasa, Obasi, Rafiki, Sarabi, Taka, Zazu

“

The Circle is broken. There will be one Lion King. ―Kiros

”

Kiros is a male lion.

Physical appearance

Kiros is a large and well-built lion. He has white fur, a shaggy white mane, and white elbow tufts. His eyes are blue. He and his pride have pale fur because of a genetic mutation.

Personality and traits

“

We have come to rule without mercy. ―Kiros

”

Kiros is described as a "formidable lion with big plans for his pride." He is ruthless and does not show mercy. According to voice actor Mads Mikkelsen, Kiros is a "great leader" who believes that the best defense is a good offense. He and his pride seek the continuation of their genes and see everyone else as a threat to their survival.

Appearances

• Mufasa: The Lion King (unreleased)

Trivia

• Kiros will be voiced by Mads Mikkelsen.

• Kiros's name is of African origin and carries the meaning of "lord."

• The animators worked Mads Mikkelsen's features into Kiros's face, including two "vampire fang" teeth.

• In an attempt to make Kiros seem like "a man amongst boys," the filmmakers took inspiration from famous sports figures, such as football player Calvin Johnson, basketball icon LeBron James, and baseball superstars Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez and José Canseco.