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Lin Manuel-Miranda Says Writing Songs for ‘Mufasa’ “Raised the Bar” Because ‘The Lion King’ Album Was “All Bangers”
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy Pina
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Lin-Manuel Miranda dishes on raising the bar for Disney's 'Mufasa' prequel by channeling the iconic 'Lion King' soundtrack's 'all bangers, no skips' energy.
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- Miranda wrote a 'for real ballad' for 'Mufasa,' breaking out of his usual pattern of penning empowered heroine songs for Disney.
- Mads Mikkelsen will voice the villain in 'Mufasa,' and Miranda says he got to write a villainous song - something he's been eager to tackle after being told he 'doesn't write villain songs.'
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, Mads Mikkelsen, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Lion King, All In: Comedy About Love, Warriors