After the large success of 2019’s “live-action” Lion King, it solely made sense for Disney to discover extra of that photorealistic CG world. As a substitute of adapting the direct-to-home-video sequel The Lion King: Simba’s Satisfaction, or the Disney Junior sequence The Lion Guard, although, the following film will delve into the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa.
It’s a prequel, nevertheless it’s additionally just a little little bit of the sequel, since apparently the framing machine includes the daughter of Simba and Nala. And it seems that Mufasa’s origins are shocking, as a result of the trailer opens up on a snowy mountain as a substitute of the savanna from the unique motion pictures.
The official synopsis is as follows:
Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to younger lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Advised in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, misplaced and alone till he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the inheritor to a royal bloodline. The prospect assembly units in movement an expansive journey of a rare group of misfits trying to find their future—their bonds might be examined as they work collectively to evade a threatening and lethal foe.
Hardcore Lion King followers will acknowledge that “Taka” is definitely Scar’s given title. So it looks like this prequel will present how Mufasa usurped the divine proper to rule by being a extra competent chief. And hey! In the event that they ever adapt future Kiara’s story, possibly they’ll flip it from a star-crossed romance right into a story of the younger lioness introducing democracy to the Pridelands.
Directed by Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Mufasa: The Lion King stars Aaron Pierre (Previous) as Mufasa, with Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Chevalier) as Taka. John Kani, Donald Glover, and Beyoncé reprise their function as Rafiki, Simba, and Nala, respectively, with Blue Ivy Carter (Beyoncé’s daughter, y’all!!!!!!!!!!) making her debut as Kiara. Lin-Manuel Miranda might be writing new songs for the film.
Mufasa: The Lion King is scheduled to hit theaters on Dec. 20.
