If no one was asking for a live-action Lion King remake, then really no one—maybe even negative people—were asking for a live-action Lion King remake prequel. Even burgeoning auteur Barry Jenkins sounded a little confused about how he ended up as director when introducing footage at CinemaCon, acknowledging that people might be wondering “‘what is the director of Moonlight doing talking to me about an eight-quadrant tentpole legacy IP massive film?’” He thought it “was very strange” at first...
Return to Pride Rock and discover the story behind one of the most iconic Disney characters. In a new prequel story to The Lion King, Disney has released the first look at Mufasa: The Lion King. Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins steps into the director’s chair and takes you back to find out how Mufasa became […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King drops first teaser...
Disney has released the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel to the 2019 photorealistic remake of “The Lion King.” From “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins, “Mufasa” will explore the titular lion’s origin story, depicting his childhood with his brother Scar, who becomes the main antagonist in “The Lion King.” Aaron Pierre and Kelvin […]
Disney Pictures has premiered the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the upcoming musical drama hailing from “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins. The film is a prequel to 2019’s live-action styled photorealistic animated feature “The Lion King” which itself was a remake of the original Disney animated 1994 film of the same name. The movie […]
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the music-filled movie serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 box office hit 'The Lion King.'
Disney has released the first trailer for its upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King, which is a prequel to the original film that will tell the story of the rise of the...
The trailer for Barry Jenkins' "Mufasa: The Lion King" debuted exclusively
"Mufasa: The Lion King" is directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins, with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
It is truly the circle of life with Blue Ivy Carter now starring in a version of "The Lion King" like her mom, Beyoncé, previously did. Disney released the first trailer for "Mufasa: The Lion King" April 29, and both of the Grammy-winning artists voice characters in the prequel film about heralded King Mufasa's backstory. Fittingly, they play a mother and daughter in the movie. Beyoncé voiced Nala in the 2019 remake. In fact, several cast members from the remake are also in the forthcoming...
The first trailer for Mufasa has arrived and it gives us our best look yet at the live-action prequel to The Lion King that is set to roar into theaters on December 20, 2024.
The voice cast includes Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr as Scar and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Beyonce as Nala. Out in cinemas on December 20.
Disney releases first trailer for Barry Jenkins's Mufasa: The Lion King with Blue Ivy Carter playing Kiara with Beyoncé reprising her role as Nala and the two share their own title card in the credits