One of the most beloved characters fromThe Lion Kingwill be seen once again in the new movie. A new image released byFandangoshows Rafiki (John Kani) coming back to deliver more wisdom inMufasa: The Lion King. The upcoming prequel will tell the story of how the titular character came to be the respected monarch seen in the previous movie. This particular chapter of Mufasa’s (Aaron Pierre) life has never been explored on the big screen before asMufasa: The Lion Kingwill show audiences a side of the Pride Lands that they have never seen.
Mufasa: The Lion Kingwill reunite viewers with the characters from the 2019 blockbuster directed byJon Favreau. The young Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter) has plenty to learn before she grows up to be as brave as Simba (Donald Glover) and her grandfather. But before her journey can truly begin, she will learn more about Mufasa’s complicated past, givingMufasa: The Lion Kingthe opportunity to tell the king’s story through flashbacks. In order to lead the Pride Lands into the future, Simba’s family needs to be aware of their past. The prequel will also dive deep into the relationship between Mufasa and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the lion who will eventually become Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor).
After the live-action/CGIThe Lion Kingmade over $1 billion at the global box office before the pandemic hit, Disney knew that they had to continue to explore the Pride Lands in some way.Barry Jenkinsdirects the prequel that will bring the franchise back to the big screen without directly adaptingThe Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. The result will be seen on the big screen next month when one of the studio’s most beloved properties makes a comeback.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Features a Mighty Voice Cast
The previousLion Kingmovie featured a very talented voice cast to bring the animals of the Pride Lands to life. Some of these familiar faces will be present whenMufasa: The Lion Kingpremieres on the big screen.Seth RogenandBilly Eichnerwill reprise their roles as Pumbaa and Timon, respectively. But it will be Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s turn to grab the spotlight as the leads of the story. The history of the Pride Lands will forever be changed thanks toMufasa: The Lion King.
You can check out the new image fromMufasa: The Lion Kingbelow, before the movie premieres in theaters on December 20:
Mufasa: The Lion King
Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.
