Prequel to the 1994 animation and the 2019 live-action, “Mufasa: The Lion King” premieres later this month; discover some facts and curiosities about the film
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is the title of the newest addition to the “Lion King” franchise! Under the Disney seal, the story is yet another addition to the studio’s catalog of live-action productions, and promises to present the past of the lion’s father Simba, following him since childhood and providing context for the actions seen in the 2019 feature film and in the 1994 animation.
The plot will premiere in theaters soon, so RECREIO has put together 5 things to know about Casa do Mickey’s new bet; check it out:
1. What is the plot of “Mufasa: The Lion King”?
Through flashbacks, Mufasa’s story comes to light as Rafiki tells it to Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter. This is because, he explains that Mufasa was an orphaned cub, who finds hope by joining Taka, who should assume the role of king of the jungle when he is older, since from then on, he makes new connections that will forever change the world. your destination.
The prequel’s synopsis says: “Mufasa, an orphaned cub, lost and alone, meets a friendly lion named Taka, heir to a royal lineage. The chance encounter begins a great journey for an extraordinary group of displaced people in search of their destiny, as well as revealing the rise of one of the Pride Lands’ greatest kings.”
2. Who is Taka?
Taka is Scar’s real name, the one who becomes Mufasa’s greatest enemy. The name Scar (scar, in Portuguese) came about, according to the work “A Tale of Two Brothers”, after the lion was hit by a herd of buffaloes while trying to damage Mufasa’s image with his father, the king of the jungle.
Assuming the act, Taka reveals that this was an action taken after he discovered that the one he considered his brother would assume the throne in his place by choice of his own father, thus revealing his villainous face and adopting the name Scar for himself from since then.
3. What are the songs in “Mufasa: The Lion King”
With composition of Lin-Manuel Miranda(Encanto) who is also responsible for production alongside Mark Mancina (Moana), Lebo Mwho was also in “The Lion King” (1994) and Tom MacDougallpresident of Walt Disney Music, the live-action soundtrack will be released on December 13th with the following tracks:
- “Ngomso” – Performed by Lebo M
- “Milele” – Performed by Anika Noni Rose and Keith David
- “I Always Wanted A Brother” – Performed by Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somulo, Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
- “Bye Bye” – Performed by Mads Mikkelsen, Joanna Jones and Folake Olowofoyeku
- “We Go Together” – Performed by Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman and Kagiso Lediga
- “Tell Me It’s You” – Performed by Aaron Pierre and Tiffany Boone
- “Brother Betrayed” – Performed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.
4. Who are the voice actors for “Mufasa: The Lion King”?
Barry Jenkins is responsible for the direction while Jeff Nathanson signs the script, but the plot could not take shape without the voices, so the original cast has Aaron Pierre to voice Mufasa; Kevin Harrison as Scar/Taka; Beyonce giving voice to Nala; Blue Ivy Carter interpreting Kiara’s dialogues; Donald Glover like Simba and John Kani voicing Rafiki.
In addition to them, they were cast Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros); Seth Rogen (Pumbaa); Billy Eichner (Timon); Keith David (Masego); Tiffany Boone (Sarabi); Thandiwe Newton (Eshe); Anika Noni Rose (Sharpening); Lennie James (Obasi); and Preston Nyman (Zazu).
In Brazil, Yuri Chesman (Scar/Taka), Ivan Parente (Timon), Glauco Marques (Pumbaa), Walter Cruz (Rafiki), Leticia Soares (Eshe), Wellington Lima (Obasi) and Marco Antônio Abreu (Kiros) are some of the names that will appear in the credits scroll as voice actors.
5. When does it debut
The film opens on December 19, 2024 in Brazilian cinemas. Remember the trailer:
Source: Recreio
