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Mufasa: The Lion King: Everything We Know About The Upcoming Movie So far
The new movie of The Lion King franchise, Mufasa: The Lion King, will explore Mufasa's origin story and relationship with Scar.
The Lion King franchise is about to strike again with Mufasa: The Lion King, and it certainly appears to be a fitting addition to the story of the lions that ruled Pride Rock. If the animated version taught viewers anything, it's that Scar resented Mufasa because he always wanted to be the king. That could not occur as long as his brother was around. It can also be seen that Mufasa was full of wisdom, courage, and a will to take care of his family at all costs, while Scar has values opposite of these.
Scar's selfishness and infestation with desire to have power over others led him in the wrong path of destruction. The death of Mufasa can be pointed as being the saddest in the history of Disney due to its causative action by a sibling of his own. In addition, little explanation was provided for Scar's actions; besides being greedy and envious. Little information was mentioned in The Lion King that related to Mufasa's backstory, although the new movie promises to clear up his origins.
What was shown in Mufasa: The Lion King trailer
Following the teaser trailer shown in June, the full trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King has been released. This shows the story of Mufasa as he is swept into the paths of a royal bloodline after becoming lost as a cub. That is how he comes upon another cub, Scar. They grow up together as brothers and face their own set of trials to understand just why Taka became known as Scar.
The trailer also shows characters from The Lion King, such as Timon and Pumbaa, who are present with their comedic personalities. It seems that the creators have taken a look at the success of movies that have gone before it, carrying over to this new movie with the same themes that have been used.
Barry Jenkins is writing the live-action adaptation which was replete with breathtaking scenery and sharp images of the African Plains. The movie traces the life circle of the franchise in a photo-realistic way so that young viewers can believe it even more. The live-action was impressive, really as real as possible to be an animal. Adding to that, he has four other film director credits in his name, such as Meanwhile, Tall Enough, Moonlight, and If Beale Street Could Talk. Indeed, under his skilled creative direction, this project is bound to prove to be a success.
The cast of Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King consists of a mixture of old and new actors in the movie. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will be playing the role of Nala, the lioness who grew up with Simba and was his partner since young. Her first movie was for her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, as Kiara. In the role of Mufasa, there will be Aaron Pierre, with the filmography Old, Brother, and Foe in his asset that have given him the voice. Donald Glover is back to voice Simba, with comedy heads Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner as Pumbaa and Timon.
This year he is starring in a sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming called Far From Home. John Kani, as Rafiki, returns in what was cast as a relatively smaller role in the first movie. The cast will also have some fresh talent like Kelvin Harrison Jr. – who plays Scar – and Tiffany Boone as Simba's mother, Sarabi. Prior to the Austin Butler-fronted movie and Chevalier, Harrison Jr had appeared as singer BB King. The blend of old and new actors among the cast will keep the film fresh and relatable to the reboot. The former will draw in viewers across all generations, whereas lesser-known names can spark at least some interest.
Mufasa: The Lion King is supposed to hit theaters this December 20th, and the film will feature original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. He is one of the most proficient lyricists and composers in Hollywood for films like The Little Mermaid, Hamilton, Moana, Encanto, and In the Heights. The very reason for the success of The Lion King has been one thing: the music, where lyricist Tim Rice and singer Elton John worked upon the songs.
When the soundtrack released in 1994, it managed to make it big on the music charts. It's got a hard act for Miranda to follow; however, audiences need not worry: the music in the movie is in very capable hands-the hands of a musical genius. The Lion King is a movie about lasting impact-most notably, considering that these songs have lived this long and are still enjoyed by people today.
The prequel is a Disney live-action adaptation of one of the most iconic 90s animations revolving around family, friendship, and strength. This live-action remake will pay due respect to the original values and hard work by introducing another installment in the story of the lions of Pride Rock. This film puts the animation into context, and the respective characters, from actors to directors, are fitting for the job. It goes without saying that hard work and commitment will be put into the weight of this movie for sure, to make yet another gem for the audience. The prequel was new in the franchise of Lion King, bringing a different light on the animated classic.
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