The photorealistic remake of The Lion King in 2019 surprised fans of the 1994 original, even angered some, but kids loved it. In fact, it made a billion dollars in about three weeks. So of course Disney is going to do that again, with a prequel that tells the story of Simba's father. Mufasa: The Lion King will bring back many of the stars who voiced the previous movie in the same roles, this time listening as Rafiki tells Kiara (Simba and Nala's cub) how the orphaned Mufasa proved himself and became king of the Pride Lands. New voices include those of Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, and Blue Ivy Carter.
Mufasa as a cub is adorable, although I still can't get over the lack of expression in the realistic CGI lions compared to the classically drawn 1994 cartoon. And we can bet that we will be treated to a graphic demise of Mufasa's parents in true Disney fashion. Mufasa: The Lion King will open in theaters on December 20. -via Digg