Narrative
Mufasa, a lost and lonely cub, meets a friendly lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance encounter sets in motion an extended journey for a group of misfits searching for their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, see the TV and film roles of Mufasa stars: The Lion King Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen and more. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, died at 93 on September 9, 2024. When he was offered the role, he declined, and this film is dedicated to his memory. Rafiki: [from the trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who changes our lives forever. The earth will shake, destiny awaits you.. Featured in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sequel of Life (2020)