Disney announced today that Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto, Moana, In the Heights) is writing the original songs for the upcoming musical adventure drama Mufasa: The Lion King. He is also producing the songs with Mark Mancina (Tarzan, Speed, Twister, Brother Bear, Bad Boys). Lebo M is providing additional music and performances. The movie is directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) and stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kagiso Lediga, Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Lennie James, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, John Kani, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The prequel to 2019’s The Lion King remake explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak (Aftersun, True Detective: Night Country) are producing the project. Mufasa: The Lion King will be released in theaters nationwide on December 20, 2024 by Walt Disney Pictures.
Barry Jenkins’ ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Feature Original Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Posted: April 29, 2024 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Barry Jenkins, Lebo M, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, Mufasa: The Lion KIng
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