Mufasa: The Lion King. A lion who would change our lives forever.…
Mufasa: The Lion King explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. The film has an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favourite characters to life—plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
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.
New and returning cast members lending their voices to the film include:
– 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 Taka’s mother, Eshe
– Lennie James as Taka’s father, Obasi
– Anika Noni Rose as Mufasa’s mother, Afia
– Keith David as Mufasa’s father, Masego
– John Kani as Rafiki
– Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
– Billy Eichner as Timon
– Donald Glover as Simba
– Introducing Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala
– And Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala
Additional casting includes Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis and Dominique Jennings.
Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, Mufasa: The Lion King is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.
Watch the official trailer below:
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Disney Studios website.
What: Mufasa: The Lion King
When: In Cinemas 19 December 2024
Where: Check your local guide
Who: CTC
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