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Mufasa, a lost and lonely lion cub, meets a friendly lion named Taka, heir to a royal lineage. This chance encounter sets off a group of misfits on an expansive journey to find their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, discover the TV and film roles of Mufasa stars: The Lion King, Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen and more. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, died at the age of 93 on September 9, 2024. When offered the role, he declined, and this film is dedicated to his memory. Rafiki: [from the trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and the shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who changed our lives forever. The Earth will shake, destiny awaits… Featured in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Rest of Life (2020)