"Mufasa: The Lion King" is an upcoming American musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins, serving as both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of "The Lion King." The film explores the origin story of Mufasa, Simba's father, detailing his journey from an orphaned cub to the king of the Pride Lands.
Release Date: The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 20, 2024.
Cast:
- Aaron Pierre as Mufasa
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka (who later becomes Scar)
- Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner reprise their roles as Pumbaa and Timon, respectively
- Additional cast includes Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Blue Ivy Carter, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Wikipedia
Director: Barry Jenkins, acclaimed for films like "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk," directs the film, bringing a unique perspective to this Disney narrative.
Music: The film's score is composed by Dave Metzger and Nicholas Britell, with songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hans Zimmer's themes from previous films are also incorporated.
Premise: Set after the events of "The Lion King" (2019), the story is narrated by Rafiki to Kiara, Simba and Nala's daughter. It follows Mufasa's early life as an orphaned cub, his friendship with Taka, and his rise to royalty. Timon and Pumbaa provide additional commentary throughout the narrative.
Where to Watch: "Mufasa: The Lion King" will be available exclusively in theaters upon its release. Information regarding streaming availability has not been announced yet.
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