Madge Sinclair , the voice of Sarabi in the film prior to The Lion King II : Simba 's Pride , died in 1995 .
Rowan Atkinson , who voiced Zazu in the first film , was replaced by Edward Hibbert for both this film and The Lion King 1½ . Jeremy Irons , who voiced Scar in the first film , was replaced by Jim Cummings.
The Lion King II-COLON- Simba's Pride