Disney revealed particulars about its upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King at D23 on Friday night time.
Earlier than that, the singers took to the stage and teased a clip from the movie’s opening quantity earlier than director Barry Jenkins confirmed up. “Like all of you, ‘The Lion King’ left an indelible mark on me,” Jenkins mentioned. “Because the story unfolds, hearken to the music and really feel each emotion, a father passes on his legacy to his son, a way of pleasure is reestablished and a younger lion strikes in direction of his future. Inform his story It is an absolute honor.
Jenkins additionally introduced that Lin-Manuel Miranda will compose the movie’s unique songs. Miranda acquired a standing ovation when she and Jenkins previewed the track “I’ve All the time Wished a Brother” collectively.
The Lion King prequel takes place earlier than the occasions of the 2019 live-action photo-realistic remake and is directed by Jenkins. “Mufasa” focuses on the early lifetime of Satisfaction Rock’s final ruler and the story of his vicious brother Scar. Aaron Pierre and Kevin Harrison Jr. lead the voice solid as youthful variations of Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones within the 1994 movie and 2019 remake) and Scar (voiced by James Earl Jones within the 1994 movie and 2019 remake Voiced by Jeremy Irons (voiced by Chiwetel Ejiofor within the 2019 remake). Beyoncé Knowles-Carter returns because the voice of Nala; her daughter Blue Ivy Carter will play Kiara, the daughter of King Samba and Queen Nala.
The brand new trailer additionally exhibits a younger Mufasa and his brother Scar, whose relationship goes from brothers to enemies.
New solid members embrace Tiffany Boone as Sarabi; Kagiso Lediga as younger Rafiki; Preston Nyman as Zazu; Mads Mikkelsen as Quiros, a fearsome lion who has grand plans for his pleasure; Thandiwe Newton as Taka’s mom Eshe; Lennie James as Taka’s father Obasi; Anika Noni Rose Performs Mufasa’s mom, Afia; Keith David performs Mufasa’s father, Masego.
Mufasa reunites Jenkins along with his go-to staff of craftsmen, together with composer Nicholas Brittle, editor Joey MacMillan and cinematographer James Laxton.
The 2019 remake, directed by Jon Favreau, grossed $1.66 billion on the international field workplace and was one among seven Disney movies to cross the $1 billion mark that 12 months.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” will probably be launched on December 20.
Watch the brand new trailer beneath.
