Mufasa: The Lion King is set to hit theaters on July 5, 2024. If Disney can keep finding new stories to tell within The Lion King universe, who's to say it couldn't expand to see Mufasa and Scar go out like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader? The movie will chronicle Mufasa's life as a young cub, and set up the origins of his ultimately fatal feud with Scar. The voice cast includes Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Eric Andre, Keegan-Michael Key, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, John Kani, John Oliver, Florence Kasumba, JD McCrary, and Beyonce.įollowing the film's success, Mufasa: The Lion King, a photorealistic prequel directed by Barry Jenkins is in the works, and is scheduled for a summer 2024 release. Directed by Jon Favreau from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, the film follows the plot of the original 1994 film and features a score from original composers Hans Zimmer, Elton John, and lyricist Tim Rice. So, I feel no pressure, I just want to do a good job.The 'live-action' remake of the Disney classic hit theaters in 2019, and took in over $1.7 billion at the global box office. So, in that standpoint, it fits very well with everything else I've done. They have to become who they are through a series of events that a lot of people can relate to. Kings aren't just born they aren't just made. 'I think the work that Jeff Nathanson, the writer, did and going back into really helping children and anyone who ever loved this property understand what it takes. 'I grew up with this characters, they mean so much to me,' Jenkins explained in an interview this past month. This new film will be directed by Barry Jenkins. Taka is the real name of Scar, Mufasa's brother who ultimately betrays and murders him as he attempts to take over as king. The other was Kelvin Harrison Jr., best known for Luce and The Trial of the Chicago 7, as the voice of Taka. Night Shyamalan's Old, was one of two casting announcements at that time. Pierre, who starred in Amazon's The Underground Railroad and also appeared in M.

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