Disney has launched the official trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the prequel to the 2019 live-action model of “The Lion King.”
This trailer, which debuted at D23, introduces the early years of Mufasa, performed by Aaron Pierre. Jon Favreau, who directed the 2019 movie, has handed the undertaking over to Barry Jenkins, recognized for guiding “Moonlight.”
The trailer builds on the teaser launched in April, which sees Rafiki (John Kani) recount Mufasa’s story to his granddaughter, Kiara, performed by Blue Ivy Carter. Kiara is joined by Timon (Billy Eichner) and Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) as they examine how Mufasa turned the king of Satisfaction Rock.
The brand new footage additionally reveals Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles Carter) within the current day and contains scenes exterior of the Satisfaction Lands. The movie is about to be launched this Christmas.
What else can we count on from ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’?
Like “The Godfather Half II,” “Mufasa: The Lion King” will cowl each previous and current occasions. Kelvin Harrison Jr. will play Taka, aka Scar, Mufasa’s youthful brother. The movie will discover Mufasa’s rise to energy and Scar’s villainous origins.
Along with Harrison Jr., Thandiwe Newton, Mads Mikkelsen and Keith David are among the many new forged members lending their voices to CG animals. Tiffany Boone will exchange Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Mufasa’s queen. This means that the movie will even present how Mufasa and Sarabi met and fell in love.
Just like the earlier movie, “Mufasa: The Lion King” will function music. Lin-Manuel Miranda has written authentic songs for the movie. Miranda has beforehand labored with Disney on “The Little Mermaid,” “Moana,” “Encanto,” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”
“Mufasa: The Lion King” hits theaters on December 20. Keep tuned to Otakukart for extra updates.
