Aaron Pierre discusses the surreal experience of taking on the iconic role of Mufasa in the upcoming 'Mufasa: The Lion King', expressing his deep admiration for James Earl Jones and aiming to honor his legacy.
Aaron Pierre is opening up about honoring James Earl Jones as the latest actor to voice Mufasa in the forthcoming film "
Pierre told "Good Morning America" Wednesday it's "truly surreal" to be continuing the story in the film, a prequel and sequel to the 2019 live-action remake of the 1994 animated classic -- both of which featured Jones in the role of King of the Pride Lands.
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