Key points:
- Mufasa: The Lion King prequel is set to release in the fall of 2024.
- The movie explores Mufasa’s backstory and his relationship with Scar before he became king.
- A star-studded voice cast includes Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as young Scar.
The long-awaited prequel to The Lion King is coming soon, and it’s all about Mufasa. This new movie will take us back in time to see how Simba’s dad became the wise and powerful king we all know and love. With a December 2024 release date, an amazing cast, and a story that promises to tug at our heartstrings, Mufasa: The Lion King is shaping up to be a must-see film for Disney lovers of all ages.
What’s the story behind Mufasa: The Lion King?
Mufasa: The Lion King isn’t just another remake – it’s a brand new story that digs deep into Mufasa’s past. The movie will show us how Mufasa rose to power and became the great leader who taught Simba everything he knew. But that’s not all – we’ll also get to see the early days of Mufasa’s relationship with his brother, Scar, back when Scar was known as Taka.
The latest trailer gives us a sneak peek at young Mufasa as an orphan, taken in by Taka’s family. We’ll watch as these two lion cubs grow up together, and learn what turned their brotherly bond into the bitter rivalry we saw in The Lion King. It’s not just about Mufasa becoming king – it’s about understanding why Scar became the bad guy we all know.
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But don’t think this movie is stuck in the past. Word is that the story might jump back and forth in time, kind of like The Godfather Part II. So we might also get to see how Simba is doing as the new king of Pride Rock.
Who’s in the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King?
While we won’t hear James Earl Jones as Mufasa this time (after all, this is young Mufasa), we’ve got a fantastic new cast bringing these beloved characters to life:
- Aaron Pierre will voice young Mufasa
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. takes on the role of young Scar/Taka
- Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner are back as Timon and Pumbaa
- John Kani returns as Rafiki
- Mads Mikkelsen joins as the villain Kiros, leader of a white lion pride
- Donald Glover and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reprise their roles as Simba and Nala
The cast list goes on, with big names like Thandiwe Newton, Tiffany Boone, and Keith David also lending their voices to the film. Originally, the movie was set for a summer 2024 release, but Disney pushed it back to December.
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Mufasa: The Lion King is coming to theaters on December 20, 2024.
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