The new film hits theaters December 19 and explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.
disney presented the first trailer of “Mufasa: The Lion King”the new film hitting theaters December 19 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, also announces the roster of all-star talent bringing new characters and audience favorites to life.
The famous and award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda He is the author of the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Said Miranda: “Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible Lion Guard musical team, and so many musical collaborators throughout “The Lion King” has an incredible musical legacy, with music from some of the best composers of the moment, and I am honored and proud to be a part of it. It has been a pleasure to work alongside Barry Jenkins to bring it to life. the story of Mufasa, and we hope that audiences enjoy this film in theaters.”
What “Mufasa: The Lion King” is about
In the film “Mufasa: The Lion King”, Rafiki is in charge of transmitting the legend of Mufasa to the young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa contributing their characteristic tricks. Told with flashbacks, the story presents Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a friendly lion named Taka, heir to a royal bloodline. This chance encounter sets in motion the long journey of an extraordinary group of excluded people in search of their destiny. Their bonds will be tested as they work together to elude a threatening and deadly enemy.
New and returning cast members lent 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 Eshe, Taka’s mother
- Lennie James as Obasi, Taka’s father
- Anika Noni Rose as Afia, Mufasa’s mother
- Keith David as Masego, Mufasa’s father
- John Kani as Rafiki
- Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
- Billy Eichner as Timon
- Donald Glover as Simba
- Featuring Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala
- And Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala
Completing the cast are Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis and Dominique Jennings.
Combining live-action cinematographic techniques with digitally generated photorealistic imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkinsproduced by Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.
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