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Mufasa: The Lion King

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Mufasa: The Lion King
Directed byBarry Jenkins
Written byJeff Nathanson
Based on
Starring
Music byNicholas Britell
Production
companies
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date
  • July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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Mufasa: The Lion King is an upcoming American film directed by Barry Jenkins, from a script written by Jeff Nathanson. It is intended to be the live-action styled photorealistic CGI prequel to the similarly created 2019 remake of The Lion King.[1]

Mufasa: The Lion King is scheduled to be released on July 5, 2024.[2][3]

Voice cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In September 2020, it was announced that that a follow-up film to the live-action styled photorealistic CGI 2019 The Lion King, was in development with Barry Jenkins attached to direct.[4] Reports indicated that the project would have a story centering about Mufasa during his formative years, with additional scenes centering on the events after the first film; comparing the movie to a similar structure as The Godfather Part II. By this time, Jeff Nathanson the screenwriter the previous installment, had finished a draft for the script.[5][6] The film was officially announced, with the title of Mufasa: The Lion King at the 2022 D23 Expo.[7]

Casting[edit]

In August 2021, Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. were cast as the voices of young Mufasa and Scar, respectively.[8]

By September 2022, it was revealed that Seth Rogan, Billy Eichner, and John Kani will reprise their roles as Pumbaa, Timon, and Rafiki, respectively.[9][10]

Photography[edit]

In September 2022, at D23, the first footage was played exclusively to attendees revealing that photography had been underway.[7][9][10] Moving Picture Company will return to provide the visual effects.[11]

Music[edit]

In June 2022, Nicholas Britell was hired to serve as composer for the score on the soundtrack.[12][13]

Release[edit]

In September 2022, Mufasa: The Lion King was scheduled to be released on July 5, 2024.[2][9][10][3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Geisinger, Gabriella (September 30, 2020). "The Lion King 2 has been confirmed – here's everything you need to know". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on December 26, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 @DisneyStudios. "Mufasa: The Lion King. 2024" (Tweet) – via Twitter. Missing or empty |date= (help)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-09-15). "Disney Release Dates Coming Out Of D23: 'Snow White' Eyes Spring 2024, 'Rogue Squadron' Scrubbed From Schedule & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  4. ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 29, 2020). "'The Lion King' Followup Set With 'Moonlight' Director Barry Jenkins To Helm For Walt Disney Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca; Lang, Brent (September 29, 2020). "'The Lion King' Follow-Up in the Works With Director Barry Jenkins". Variety. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  6. ↑ Couch, Aaron; Kits, Borys (September 29, 2020). "'Lion King' Prequel in the Works with Director Barry Jenkins". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Leston, Ryan (September 9, 2022). "Mufasa: The Lion King Announced at D23".
  8. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (August 26, 2021). "'The Lion King' Prequel: Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Aaron Pierre To Lead Cast For Disney & Barry Jenkins". Deadline. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Chapman, Wilson (September 9, 2022). "'Lion King' Prequel Gets Official Title, Footage Shown at D23". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Busch, Jenna (September 9, 2022). "Mufasa: The Lion King Footage Description: Barry Jenkins Completes The Circle Of Life [D23]". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Filmography". MPC Film. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  12. ↑ Shuler,Skyler (2022-06-22). "'Cruella' Composer Nicholas Britell to Score Disney's 'The Lion King' Prequel". The DisInsider. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
  13. ↑ Ridgley, Charlie (June 21, 2022). "The Lion King Prequel Adds Succession, Star Wars: Andor Composer". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 10, 2022.

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