‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ a prequel to ‘The Lion King,’ the highest-grossing Disney live-action film in history, will be released in December.
'Mufasa: The Lion King' is a Disney animation that deals with the past of 'Mufasa', who is called the great king and father of 'Simba', the main character of 'The Lion King'. This work was produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the birth of 'The Lion King' and was directed by Barry Jenkins, who won the 89th Academy Award for Best Picture for 'Moon Knight'.
The live-action film 'The Lion King', released in 2019, despite favorable reviews, grossed $540 million in North America and $1.66 billion worldwide, ranking first among Disney's live-action movies and 9th in the world's all-time box office rankings. did.
The teaser poster for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' captures attention by showing 'Mufasa', a weak lion cub abandoned alone on a cold winter day when the snow has not yet melted, trembling with eyes full of fear. However, the image of 'Mufasa' reflected on the puddle of water beneath his feet gives off an overwhelming aura that can be said to be strength itself, creating a twist.
In addition, words with different characteristics, such as 'loner', 'wanderer', and 'king of the world', refer to 'Mufasa', amplifying curiosity by foreshadowing that his turbulent legend, which was previously unknown, will finally begin.
The teaser trailer released together begins with the signature song 'Circle of Life' from 'The Lion King', which gives shivers throughout the body the moment you hear it, and instantly draws you into the work. Then, ‘Mufasa’ appears on a snowy mountain covered with pure white snow and ice, as if the whole world is frozen, and immediately catches the eye with his quiet yet heavy presence.
In addition, the upgraded visuals of Disney's live action, which will be shown on screen in 2024, and natural scenery that provides a glimpse of the gigantic scale fill the screen, overwhelming the eye. Not only does it depict the spectacular scenery of the African savannah in a surprisingly realistic way, from a lush jungle to a desert full of rock and sand, and a mysterious underwater world, but it also perfectly embodies the vivid appearance of all kinds of creatures, reminiscent of real life, to audiences around the world. It is predicted that it will give viewers a strong sense of immersion.
In addition, 'Rafiki', a long-time friend of 'Mufasa' and a welcome character who taught 'Simba' the wisdom of life, tells the story in an interesting way as if telling an old myth, creating a huge narrative related to 'Mufasa' that will be revealed in this work. Amplifies curiosity about
'Mufasa: The Lion King' features talented actors Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr., who received critical attention for their sparkling performances in the Disney+ original series 'Genius: Martin Luther King / Malcolm They will play the role of 'Scar' and work together perfectly. In addition, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, who showed fantastic tiki-taka as 'Timon' and 'Pumbaa' in 'The Lion King', John Carney as 'Rafiki', Donald Glover as 'Simba', and Beyonce as 'Nala'. They rejoin and add to their chemistry. In addition, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandie Newton, and Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy Carter complete the strong casting lineup, heralding a fantastic acting ensemble.
(SBS Entertainment News Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
