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With so much anticipation surrounding the very popular Lion King's prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King has finally dropped a teaser trailer ahead of its premiere later this year, giving a sufficient, if not detailed, glimpse at the origin story of one of the most famous lions in the history of The Lion King universe.
The prequel generated some hype after it was announced that the critically acclaimed director, Barry Jenkins, known for his works like If Beale Street Could Talk and Oscar-winning Moonlight, was helping the project. Now, it seems that the prequel movie will also deliver the same level of excitement as the 2019 remake by Jon Favreau.
The teaser did not explicitly reveal a lot about the plot, but most fans know that this will trace the story of Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre replacing the legendary James Earl Jones) through the years, and also focus on his early dynamics with Scar (Kelvin Harrison Jr. takes over the role from Chiwetel Ejiofor).
Mufasa: The Lion King will make its theatrical debut ahead of Christmas on December 20, 2024. It is expected to be one of the biggest hits of the holiday season. The Lion King (2019) already earned a tremendous $1.663 billion at the box office.
Mufasa: The Lion King's first teaser brims with great visuals and a promising storyline
Mufasa: The Lion King's first glimpse into the world of the famous franchise is nothing short of fascinating. Following in the footsteps of the 2019 version, the film looks and feels incredibly stunning. As indicated by the teaser, it will also go over a variety of landscapes and scenarios, giving more time and space to emphasize the visual splendour.
The teaser also gave a small sample of the music that will form the backbone of the movie. This time, it is being penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, which he is also producing with Mark Mancina. Lebo M will also reportedly contribute to the music.
The teaser also gives a note of the incredible cast who will be a part of Mufasa: The Lion King. This includes big names like John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, and Donald Glover as Simba, all of whom are returning for this one.
Apart from this, there will also be Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Thandiwe Newton as Eshe, Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, Anika Noni Rose as Afia, Keith David as Masego, and Lennie James as Obasi, among many others.
Speaking about the movie to Variety, Barry Jenkins said:
"Helping my sister raise two young boys during the '90s, I grew up with these characters. Having the opportunity to work with Disney on expanding this magnificent tale of friendship, love and legacy while furthering my work chronicling the lives and souls of folk within the African diaspora is a dream come true."
The story of Mufasa and Scar, alongside the story of Simba's future, will all culminate together in Mufasa: The Lion King when it premieres on December 20, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates.
