JD McCrary is in the Hollywire studio with Jana Rosenberg!! Of course we talk all things “The Lion King”. JD plays young Simba and tells us all about the experience - especially working with the incredible cast. He also tells us what it's like hanging with not only Beyonce, but also Jay-Z and their daughter Blue Ivy during production of "The Lion King". JD also dances and sings. We were lucky enough to get a LIVE rendition of "I Can't Wait To Be King" and "Hakuna Matata". JD wrapped our interview with his AMAZING Michael Jackson dance moves. He says that Michael is one of his biggest inspirations. JD is a MEGA STAR!

JD McCrary is just 12 years old, but he's proved he is a STAR. JD is a triple threat - singer, actor, AND dancer. He is currently starring in The Paynes as Kenny Payne on the Oprah Winfrey network. Most recently, he's been known as "young Simba" in Disney's highly anticipated remake of "The Lion King". JD is signed to Hollywood Records and just released an EP called "Shine". His career started on Disney Channel when he starred on K.C. Undercover at the age of just 8 years old. This past year, he performed at the Grammy's with Donald Glover AKA Childish Gambino. There is so much more in store for JD and we can't wait to watch him SHINE! See what we did there?