Mufasa: The Lion King Filmmaker on Why He Joined the Project

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Disney 's decision to expand the beloved Lion King franchise with a prequel titled Mufasa: The Lion King has generally sparked widespread excitement and curiosity among fans who have grown attached to the franchise's impact over the years. Directed by Barry Jenkins, this entirely original film intends to delve into the origins of the titular character of Mufasa, offering a fresh perspective on one of the most iconic characters in animation history.

' But without even reading the thing! I expected to read five pages and about 45 pages in, I turned to her and said, 'Hell, this s** is good,' and the next day, I finished it.' He goes on to add, 'As someone who was very familiar with The Lion King, I was shocked at how many things I assumed I knew, or how many things I thought were etched in stone about who these characters were, and what the themes of The Lion King were, to be honest.

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