MUFASA: THE LION KING GETS FIRST TRAILER FROM DISNEY
Mufasa's story will be explored in the upcoming movie Mufasa: The Lion King. A prequel to Disney's Lion King remake, the film is coming to theaters on Dec. 20.
While the film is a prequel, it's told in flashbacks by Rafiki, allowing for some familiar Lion King characters to also appear. The story picks up with Mufasa as an orphaned cub whose chance encounter with a royal lion changes his life forever. The trailer can be watched below.
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The film features a blend of new and returning cast members. Notably, it introduces Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, as Kiara, the daughter of King Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé). Mads Mikkelsen also voices Kiros, described as a "formidable lion with big plans for his pride," while Kelvin Harrison Jr. voices Taka, a lion prince "with a brithg future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother."
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes the Movie's Songs
The film is directed by Barry Jenkins. It is produced by Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film's songs produced by Miranda and Mark Mancina, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Miranda said in a statement, “Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on The Lion Guard, and so many musical contributors over the years. The Lion King has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it. It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience this film in theaters."
Mufasa: The Lion King will be released on Dec. 20, 2024.
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.