Leslie Mann Can’t Believe She Agreed To George of the Jungle’s Lion Scene
Leslie Mann shares she should not have participated in the lion scene in George of the Jungle. The 1997 Disney movie stars Brendan Fraser as a man raised by animals in the jungle. George of the Jungle is a generally light-hearted film, mostly staying true to its cartoon source material. While it earned a nomination for Best Fantasy Film at the Saturn Awards, the movie was generally met with mixed reviews, maintaining a steady 56% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mann, most notably known for her comedic roles in husband Judd Apatow’s films, began her acting career by starring in commercials. Mann soon made her way into feature films with an appearance in The Cable Guy and other projects, ultimately leading to her role as Ursula, the love interest opposite Fraser in George of the Jungle. Filming for George of the Jungle called for acting alongside exotic animals, including the famous lion duo of Bongo and Caesar.
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On a recent episode of First We Feast’sHot Ones on YouTube, Mann reveals she should not have participated in the lion scene in George of the Jungle. During the discussion, Mann recalled the scene when she stood face to face with the real-life lion, sharing she often wonders why the lion did not attack her. She also sheds light on advice she conveys to her daughters about trusting instincts when something doesn't appear safe. See Mann's remarks below:
They put me in with, I don't know which one it was—Bongo or Caesar. So I was in a little tiny space, he’s probably like where you are from me, and so I remember, I think about this a lot, you know, when you hear about animals attacking. I think—I don't know why he didn't attack me. There's really nothing you
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