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'Mufasa' Director Barry Jenkins Addresses Honoring James Earl Jones with Prequel
MovieWebStory by Ernesto Valenzuela
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Veteran actor James Earl Jones' iconic 'Lion King' role takes center stage in the prequel's heartfelt tribute, helmed by acclaimed director Barry Jenkins.
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- Jenkins felt a 'responsibility' to honor Jones, who voiced the character Mufasa for over 30 years, by incorporating him into the new film's storyline
- The prequel will feature a young Mufasa, allowing the film to explore the character's origin story and pay homage to Jones' legendary performance
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Barry Jenkins, James Earl Jones, Lion King, 'Mufasa'