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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
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Synopsis
Discover the epic tale of Mufasa, The Lion King's mighty monarch, before his rise to the throne
While Mufasa is widely recognized as Simba's regal and ill-fated father in The Lion King, his journey and demise are not the only aspects of his life worth exploring. Before his rise to the throne, Mufasa experienced his own set of adventures and obstacles as an orphan destined for kingship. Delve into the early days of this powerful monarch in an entirely new narrative.
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What to know
Aaron Pierre voices a young Mufasa in Barry Jenkins’ Lion King prequel-sequel
Mufasa: The Lion King is an animated adventure film directed by Barry Jenkins for Disney.
What will Mufasa: The Lion King be about?
Mufasa: The Lion King serves as both a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King as well as a sequel to the hit film. It focuses on the backstory of the mighty Mufasa. The film adopts a storytelling approach similar to The Godfather Part II, where two timelines run concurrently, depicting separate but interconnected narratives. The 2019 version served as a live-action adaptation of 1994’s celebrated animated classic.
Who worked behind-the-scenes of Mufasa: The Lion King?
Barry Jenkins is an Academy Award winning director behind such works as Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk. Jeff Nathanson returns to craft the screenplay for Mufasa: The Lion King after also writing the screenplay for the 2019 film. Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak serve as the film's producers. The revered Hans Zimmer returns to compose the film's score after working on both the beloved 1994 animated classic and its 2019 adaptation, along with Pharrell Williams and Nicholas Britell.
Who is in the voice cast in Mufasa: The Lion King?
Aaron Pierre takes on the role of young Mufasa, succeeding the iconic James Earl Jones who portrayed Mufasa in both the original animated film and its live-action remake. Kelvin Harrison Jr. steps in as the younger Scar, following Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner reprise their roles as Timon and Pumbaa, narrating the story that predominantly takes place before The Lion King. John Kani also returns as Rafiki. Additional cast members include Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter.
Production News
- September 29, 2020
- Walt Disney Studios has officially announced a continuation to the 2019 film The Lion King. Acclaimed director Barry Jenkins has been assigned to helm the project. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- August 26, 2021
- Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. have been cast to portray the iconic characters of Mufasa and Scar, respectively. (Source: Deadline)
- September 9, 2022
- At Disney's D23 event, the official title for the film has been revealed. The upcoming movie will be titled Mufasa: The Lion King. It will delve into the backstory of Mufasa, exploring his narrative prior to the events involving Simba. (Source: Variety)
- September 15, 2022
- The official release date for Mufasa: The Lion King is set for July 5, 2024. (Source: Variety)
- April 24, 2023
- Confirmed reports indicate that the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King will extensively explore the complete backstory of Scar, the primary antagonist from the original film. Fans can expect to delve deeper into Scar's history and gain a better understanding of the character's motivations and journey. (Source: Variety)
- November 14, 2023
- The film's release date is delayed from July 5, 2024 to Christmas 2024. (Source: Collider)
- April 29, 2024
- The official teaser trailer for Mufasa has been released. It teases the epic journey undertaken by the iconic titular character prior to becoming the King of Pride Rock. Blue Ivy Carter is also confirmed to be part of the voice cast, with an official release date set for December 20, 2024. (Source: Variety)
- August 9, 2024
- A new trailer released for Mufasa teasing the relationship between the titular lead and his brother-turned-enemy Scar. (Source: Variety)
- December 20, 2024
- Mufasa: The Lion King was released in theatres on December 20, 2024. (Source: Collider)
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