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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn’t Return for ‘Moana 2’
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy PinaImage from The Hollywood Reporter
scrn loglineLin-Manuel Miranda opens up on why he didn't return for 'Moana 2' despite his acclaimed work on the first film, while sharing insights on creating the music for the 'Lion King' prequel 'Mufasa'.beat sheet- Miranda explains he was already working on the 'Mufasa' soundtrack when 'Moana 2' as a TV series was being developed, highlighting the talented duo Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow who ended up composing the music.
- Miranda and 'Mufasa' director Barry Jenkins reflect on the late great James Earl Jones' impact, with Miranda recalling a memorable day sharing a van with the acting icon on the way to the White House.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn’t Return for ‘Moana 2’
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy Pina
scrn logline
Lin-Manuel Miranda opens up on why he didn't return for 'Moana 2' despite his acclaimed work on the first film, while sharing insights on creating the music for the 'Lion King' prequel 'Mufasa'.
beat sheet
- Miranda explains he was already working on the 'Mufasa' soundtrack when 'Moana 2' as a TV series was being developed, highlighting the talented duo Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow who ended up composing the music.
- Miranda and 'Mufasa' director Barry Jenkins reflect on the late great James Earl Jones' impact, with Miranda recalling a memorable day sharing a van with the acting icon on the way to the White House.
call sheet
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Barry Jenkins, James Earl Jones, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Lion King, Hamilton, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Lion King, Hamilton