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Mufasa Interview: Lin-Manuel Miranda Discusses Writing Music for Lion King Prequel
ComingSoon.netStory by Jonathan Sim
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Acclaimed composer Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his musical vision for the highly anticipated Lion King prequel 'Mufasa', blending his Broadway flair with Disney's iconic sound.
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- Miranda revealed he pitched the villainous song 'Bye Bye' himself, inspired by the suave, Bond-villain-esque persona of actor Mads Mikkelsen, aiming to surprise audiences with a contemporary, danceable bop from the iconic villain
- Despite being 'fried' from recent projects like 'Encanto' and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!', Miranda couldn't pass up the opportunity to work on 'Mufasa', citing the freedom to build on the rich musical legacy of the 'Lion King' franchise as a key draw
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mads Mikkelsen, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King, Hamilton, In the Heights, Moana, Encanto, Tick, Tick...Boom!, The Lion King