Roaring Surprise: Disney Unveils ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Teaser

Disney surprised everyone on Monday, when they released the first teaser trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel to the 2019 film “The Lion King,” based on the classic 1994 animated film. “A lion who would change our lives forever,” is how Mufasa is introduced in the teaser. The photorealistic film ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ has audiences eagerly waiting to see the story of young Mufasa and his brother Scar, and how their relationship turned sour. The movie is helmed by ‘Moonlight’ Director, Barry Jenkins. Even as the song ‘Circle of Life’ sets the tone to the fast paced teaser, stunning backdrops and hectic jungle activities , offer a peek into the vibrant lives of the animals, and then introduces Mufasa, a ‘lion without a drop of nobility in his blood’ who altered the destiny of many. Fans believe, that the film will show Mufasa’s journey to becoming the king of the Pride lands and explore the complexities of his relationship with Scar. However, the promo itself doesn’t provide any hints about the plotlines. The cast includes John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Donald Glover as Mufasa, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala.