Disney's ambitious 'Lion King' prequel 'Mufasa' faces scathing reviews, as acclaimed director Barry Jenkins struggles to translate his live-action magic to the animated realm.
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Mufasa, the film's titular character, is voiced by newcomer Braelyn Rankins, a young actor tasked with breathing life into this iconic Disney figure.
Veteran Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen plays Kiros, the vengeful king whose son is killed by Mufasa, setting off a chain of events that propels the story forward.
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Barry Jenkins, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, Braelyn Rankins, Kagiso Lediga, Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman, Disney, Walt Disney Studios, Mufasa: The Lion King