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 a 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)
