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Disney drops first glimpse of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ prequel in epic trailer
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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Set against the backdrop of the majestic African savannah, the film will delve into Mufasa’s formative years alongside his brother Taka, who later transforms into the notorious Scar. The star-studded cast include Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter.
Disney on Tuesday, April 30, gave a sneak peek into the highly-anticipated prequel of its beloved franchise, The Lion King, with the release of the first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, whose prowess was showcased in the critically-acclaimed 2017 film Moonlight, the prequel aims to unravel the origins of the iconic Mufasa.
Set against the backdrop of the majestic African savannah, the film will delve into Mufasa’s formative years alongside his brother Taka, who later transforms into the notorious Scar.
Voicing the younger incarnations of Mufasa and Scar are Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. respectively, while the legendary James Earl Jones returns to reprise his role as the elder Mufasa.
The star-studded cast includes familiar faces such as John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter makes her debut as Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala.
Musical maestro Lin-Manuel Miranda has been entrusted with the film’s soundtrack which is set to honour the original’s legacy and to inject new vitality into the narrative.
Acknowledging the weight of the task, Miranda stated, “Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on ‘The Lion Guard,’ and so many musical contributors over the years. 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.”
Joining the stellar ensemble are new additions, including Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith David.
Given the unparalleled success of the original 1994 Lion King, which grossed over $960 million globally; and its 2019 remake, which further solidified its status as a blockbuster franchise with a staggering $1.6 billion at the global box office, Mufasa: The Lion King is poised to continue the legacy of its predecessors.
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