Mufasa, a lost and alone cub, meets a friendly lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion a sprawling journey of a group of misfits in search of their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, check out 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 zu 2019, passed away at age 93 on September 9, 2024. When offered, he declined the role, and this film is dedicated to his memory. Rafiki: [from the trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and the shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who changed our lives forever. The earth will shake, destiny awaits you… Featured in AniMat Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sequel of Life (2020)
