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Barry Jenkins on Honoring James Earl Jones in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’s’ Opening Credits: ‘We Had All Lost a Patriarch’
"Mufasa's" opening credits have a tribute to James Earl Jones.
Disney’s “ Mufasa: The Lion King ” begins with the voice of James Earl Jones, followed by a title card that reads, “In Remembrance.” New cast members include Tiffany Boone as Sarabi; Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki; Preston Nyman as Zazu; Mads Mikkelsen as the villainous 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. “Mufasa” also reunites Jenkins with his go-to team of artisans — including composer Nicholas Britell, editor Joi McMillon and cinematographer James Laxton.
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