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Mufasa Star on Stepping Into James Earl Jones’ Role (& Honoring His Legacy)
ComicBook.comStory by Matthew Aguilar
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Hollywood newcomer Aaron Pierre steps into the iconic role of young Mufasa, honoring the legendary James Earl Jones' legacy in the highly anticipated Lion King prequel.
beat sheet
- Aaron Pierre reveals how he took inspiration from James Earl Jones' original 1994 portrayal of Mufasa, aiming to capture the character's 'strong, secure, and grounded' qualities in the prequel's adolescent version.
- The film will explore the unexpected backstories of Mufasa, Taka (who becomes Scar), Rafiki, Sarabi, and Zazu, as well as the introduction of new villain Kiros, who threatens the Pride Lands.
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Aaron Pierre, James Earl Jones, Chris Killian, Taka, Rafiki, Sarabi, Zazu, Kiara, Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Eshe, Obasi, Afia, Kiros, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King