It’s been less than a month since Mufasa: The Lion King hit theaters. While it’s success is still being tabulated, one rumor suggests that Walt Disney Studios is already planning another entry in the franchise.
According to industry insider Daniel RPK, there is another live-action movie in active development at the House of Mouse. In a post published to his Patron Sunday evening, RPK also emphasized that the next film would not be a sequel to Mufasa.
Could this mean that we might see the actual direct-to-video sequel to original animated film adapted for the big screen? Only time will tell.
The sequel we’re referring to is The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. It follows Simba and Nala’s daughter Kiara (substantiated and voiced by Blue Ivy Carter in Mufasa), who falls in love with Kovu, a lion from a banished pride once loyal to Scar. Against Simba’s wishes, Kiara and Kovu struggle to bring their estranged prides and be together.
Now, because this info has yet to be confirmed by Disney or any other major trade, as always we urge you to take it with a grain of salt. Consider RPK’s track record, however, we are inclined to believe it’s true.
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Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
The film features an all-star roster of talent, including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. Featuring songs by award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is only in theaters now!
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