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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ First Reactions Praise Disney Film as the ‘Perfect Prequel’ With ‘Astounding’ Visuals: ‘A Story That Deserves to Be Told’
The first reactions to Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" have started pouring in on social media, and members of the press are roaring with excitement.
Directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”), “Mufasa” explores the early years of the eventual ruler of Pride Rock, including how he and Scar (whose real name is Taka) transition from friends to enemies. Other new voices include Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter); Tiffany Boone as Sarabi; Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki; Preston Nyman as Zazu; Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, a formidable lion with big plans for his pride; Thandiwe Newton as Taka’s mother, Eshe; Lennie James as Taka’s father, Obasi; Anika Noni Rose as Mufasa’s mother, Afia; and Keith David as Mufasa’s father, Masego. Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reprise their roles from the “The Lion King” remake.
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