Ben Kingsley to voice Bagheera in Disney's 'The Jungle Book' adaptation

Ben Kingsley will voice the black panther Bagheera in Disney's 'The Jungle Book' adaptation, according to reports.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film will be directed by Jon Favreau and it will be a combination of live-action and animation.

Idris Elba has been roped in as the voice of the tiger Shere Khan in Disney's take on Rudyard Kipling's classic tale.

The project is scheduled to release in 3D on October 9, 2015.