With Disney’sThe Lion Kingopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down with directorJon Favreaufor an exclusive interview. During the brief but informative interview, he talked about the incredible new film technology used on bothThe Lion KingandThe Mandalorian, why he’s so happy to work at Disney Studios, and how he wrote four episodes ofThe Mandalorianbefore he was actually hired to make it. He also gave an update onThe Mandalorianseason 2.
The Lion Kingfeatures the voices ofDonald Glover(Simba),Beyoncé(Nala),Alfre Woodard(Sarabi),Chiwetel Ejiofor(Scar),Billy Eichner(Timon),Seth Rogen(Pumbaa),John Oliver(Zazu),Keegan Michael-Key(Kamari),Florence Kasumba(Shenzi), andEric André(Azizi),Shahadi Wright Joseph (Young Nala), andJD McCrary(Young Simba).
Check out what Jon Favreau had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis.
Jon Favreau
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Lion King:
Disney’s “The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau (“The Jungle Book”), journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
