Mufasa: The Lion King Official Trailer Reaction (Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Beyoncé)

Our hosts check out the official trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King!

About Mufasa: The Lion King:
Mufasa: The Lion King is an upcoming American musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pastel Productions, the film is photorealistic animated, and both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film The Lion King. Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reprise their roles from the remake; new cast members include Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Tiffany Boone, Lennie James, and Knowles-Carter's daughter Blue Ivy Carter in her feature film debut.

Development on a prequel to The Lion King was confirmed in September 2020, with Jenkins attached to direct and Nathanson finishing a draft of the script. Pierre and Harrison Jr. were announced as the voice cast in August 2021, followed by further casting between September 2022 and April 2024. The film was officially announced when its official title was revealed in September 2022 at the 2022 D23 Expo announcement. Production on the film slowed down in July 2023 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

Mufasa: The Lion King is scheduled to be released in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 20, 2024.

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