Mufasa: The Lion King, the upcoming prequel to the 2019 photorealistic remake of The Lion King, is just as unconventional as its predecessor. While the original 1994 film had its own sequel with The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, a sidequel in The Lion King 1½, and even two television series, a prequel exploring Mufasa’s youth has never been done before. Since the film takes place years before the 2019 film, fans of the franchise are in uncharted territory with some familiar faces from The Lion King.
Barry Jenkins was an unexpected and inspired choice to direct ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ and the film’s stars were just as surprised as us about it. Read More