“Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theaters Dec. 20 explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. The film has an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Said Miranda, “‘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."
Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.
New and returning cast members were called on to lend their voices to the film:
Aaron Pierre as Mufasa
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with a bright future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother
Tiffany Boone as Sarabi
Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki
Preston Nyman as Zazu
Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, a formidable lion with big plans for his pride
Thandiwe Newton as Taka’s mother, Eshe
Lennie James as Taka’s father, Obasi
Anika Noni Rose as Mufasa’s mother, Afia
Keith David as Mufasa’s father, Masego
John Kani as Rafiki
Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
Billy Eichner as Timon
Donald Glover as Simba
Introducing Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala
And Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala
Additional casting includes Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis and Dominique Jennings.
Blue Ivy as Simba and Nala’s daughter 🙄. I like Barry Jenkins as director, but honestly, after the fiasco that was the addition of “Scuttlebutt” to The Little Mermaid, I’m worried about Lin’s work here. He’s obviously supremely talented, but I’m not really a fan of his melodies/beats. Lyrically, he’s better.
I loathed the previous "photorealistic" LION KING movie, but am more optimistic about this based on the trailer. Visually, it already looks better than the last one and probably helps that they aren't trying to recreate the animated movie. Barry Jenkins is one of my favorite living filmmakers, and I'm excited to hear what Lin-Manuel brings to the songs.
Love Barry Jenkins, but personally could not be less interested in this prequel that it seems nobody was asking for.
Honestly, if a prequel has to happen I would rather see a story from Scar's POV, maybe similar to Cruella.
The shot-for-shot and lifeless 'live action' Lion King remake made bank at the box office in 2019 so odds are high this one will probably make a fortune no matter what - although considering how the new Little Mermaid underperformed last year, maybe it's not such a guaranteed hit.
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James885 said: "Love Barry Jenkins, but personallycould not be less interested in this prequel that it seems nobody was asking for.
Honestly, if a prequel hasto happen I would rathersee a storyfrom Scar's POV, maybe similar toCruella.
The shot-for-shot and lifeless'live action' Lion King remake madebank at the box office in 2019 so odds are high this onewill probably make a fortune no matter what- although consideringhow the newLittle Mermaid underperformed last year, maybe it's not such a guaranteed hit."
Regarding Scar:
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Taka has been Scar's birth name in previous prequels stories to "The Lion King", and Taka is listed second on the cast list, so it not impossible we will get a decent amount of Scar's POV and story, even though the movie is titled "Mufusa"
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Honestly the trailer looked awful and we could do without Lin for a few years.
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
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