Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” got a new action-packed trailer. As well as a new poster during the studio showcase at this year’s D23 in Anaheim, California. The film is set to hit theaters on December 20. You can check both of them down below!
There for the presentation was director Barry Jenkins. As well as songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda. Also there were some of the cast members including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Theo Somolu, Braelyn Rankins and Anika Noni Rose. The poster revealed features a young cub named Taka, who will grow up to be scar.
The film capped Disney’s studio presentation with a show-stopping performance of the classic “Nants’ Ingonyama” and new song “Ngomso” by Lebo M., who contributes to the film’s music along with a full choir.
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DETAILS ON THE STORY OF “MUFASA: THE LION KING”
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.
In addition to the cast attending D23 this year, the film also features John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Keith David, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ hits theaters on December 20.
