Mufasa: The Lion King Video Highlights Original Soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Disney has shared a new video for its upcoming musical prequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King. It is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 20, 2024.
“The film explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick,” reads the official synopsis. “Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.”
Check out the Mufasa: The Lion King video below (watch more trailers):
The video features Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins and Grammy winner Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about Miranda’s original songs for Mufasa: The Lion King, including “I Always Wanted A Brother” and “Milele.” According to the Hamilton star, “Milele” was the most difficult song he had to write for the movie. The songs only and deluxe versions of the original picture soundtrack will officially be available on December 13.
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Mufasa is directed by Jenkins from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson. Just like the first installment, the film will be blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. It features the voices of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
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