Barry Jenkins on working with Lin-Manuel Miranda for Mufasa: The Lion King

Director Barry Jenkins tells us about Mufasa: The Lion King.

Directed by Moonlight’s Barry Jenkins, 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, Kiros,

We spoke to Barry Jenkins about what he wanted to bring to the franchise, working with Lin-Manuel Miranda for the songs in the movie and what drew him to the story in the first place…

Mufasa: The Lion King is in cinemas now. Watch our interview with Mufasa: The Lion King star Mads Mikkelsen here.

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