Disney is returning to the Pride Lands to tell the story of Mufasa: The Lion King, a computer-animated prequel to The Lion King directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins.
Mufasa: The Lion King plays in Thursday previews before opening nationwide in theaters on Friday.
The official summary of the film reads, “Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
“Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.”
Below are the actors who lend their voices to Mufasa: The Lion King.
Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and Taka/Scar (Kelvin Harrison Jr.)
Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and Taka (voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr.) in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Aaron Pierre voices the grown-up version of Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. voices Taka, who is destined to become Scar.
Pierre has appeared in both TV and film productions. On TV, Pierre played Dev-Em on Krypton, as well as Malcolm X in the anthology series Genius. Pierre has also starred in such films as Old and most recently, Rebel Ridge.
Harrison also starred in the series Genius as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as the series Godfather of Harlem. On film, Harrison has starred in such films as Waves, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Cyrano and Elvis—in which he played legendary musician B.B. King.
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Sarabi (Tiffany Boone)
Sarabi (voiced by Tiffany Boone) in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Tiffany Boone voices Sarabi in Mufasa: The Lion King. Boone’s acting credits include the series The Following, The Chi, Nine Perfect Strangers and Hunters, and she’s starred in such films as Beautiful Creatures and The Midnight Sky.
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Timon (Billy Eichner) And Pumbaa (Seth Rogen)
Pumbaa (voice of Seth Rogen) and Timon (voice of Billy Eichner) in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen voice Timon and Pumbaa, respectively, in Mufasa: The Lion King. Both Eichner and Rogen previously voiced the role in Disney’s 2019 CG and live-action remake of The Lion King.
Eichner has starred in such series as Parks and Recreation, Difficult People, the anthology series American Horror Story and American Crime Story: Impeachment, and voiced a role on Bob’s Burgers. Eichner has also starred in such films as Noelle and Bros, and voiced a role in The Angry Birds Movie.
Rogen has starred in such series as Freaks and Geeks and Arrested Development, as well as the miniseries Pam & Tommy. Rogen has also starred in such films as Superbad, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Neighbors and its sequel, and The Fablemans.
Rogen has voiced roles in such films as Kung Fu Panda and its sequels, Paul and Monsters vs. Aliens.
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Rafiki (John Kani)
Rafiki (voice of John Kani) in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
John Kani voices the older version of Rafiki in Mufasa: The Lion King. Kani’s film credits include The Ghost and the Darkness, Coriolanus, Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther—the latter two of which he played King T’Chaka.
Kani also voiced King T’Chaka for the animated series What If …? and voiced Rafiki in the 2019 CG and live-action version of The Lion King.
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Simbaa (Donald Glover) And Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter)
Kiara (voiced by Blue Ivy Carter) and Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Donald Glover and Blue Ivy Carter voice Simba and Kiara in Mufasa: The Lion King. Glover voiced Simba in 2019’s CG and live-action version of The Lion King, as well as Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Glover also has starred in such films as Solo: A Star Wars Story, Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Martian, as well as the TV series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Atlanta and Community. In addition, Glover has had a prolific music career as Childish Gambino.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Donald Glover attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: … [+]
Blue Ivy Carter is the daughter of music superstars Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z and has appeared in many of their music videos. Carter has also appeared in Beyoncé’s visual album Black is King, which was inspired by The Lion King.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 09: Blue Ivy Carter attends the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s … [+]
Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen)
Kiros (voiced by Mads Mikkelsen) in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Mads Mikkelsen voices Kiros in Mufasa: The Lion King. Mikkelsens’s acting credits include the TV series Hannibal, as well as the films Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Doctor Strange, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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Afia (Anika Noni Rose), Young Mufasa (Braelyn Rankins) and Masego (Keith David)
Afia (voiced Anika Noni Rose), Young Mufasa (voiced by Braelyn Rankins) and Masego (voiced by Keith … [+]
Anika Noni Rose, Braelyn Rankins and Keith David voice Afia, Young Mufasa and Masego, respectively, in Mufasa: The Lion King.
Rose previously voiced Princess Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog and starred in the movie musical Dreamgirls. Rose’s TV credits include The Good Wife, Bates Motel, Let the Right One In and Them, as well as the miniseries Roots and Little Fires Everywhere.
Rose has also voiced roles for several series, including The Simpsons, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Avengers Assemble, Star Wars: Visions and Pantheon.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 09: Anika Noni Rose attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney’s … [+]
Rankins’ credits include the TV series Take Note and Doom Patrol and the original streaming movie 8-Bit Christmas. Rankins also had a guest role on the anthology series Genius.
US musician Braelyn Rankins attends the world premiere of Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” at the … [+]
David voiced the role of Dr. Facilier opposite Rose in The Princess and the Frog, and his other voice credits include TV’s Fantastic Four: The Animated Series, Aladdin the TV series, Timon & Pumbaa, Gargoyles and Justice League, and the movies Coraline and Megamind.
In addition, David has starred in such films as Platoon, Road House, Armageddon, The Thing, They Live, Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick, Barbershop, Cloud Atlas, The Nice Guys and Nope. David’s TV credits include True Lies, Black-ish, MacGuyver, Extant, Mr. Robot, 7th Heaven and ER.
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Mufasa: The Lion King plays in Thursday previews before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday.
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