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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Review: Barry Jenkins Turns Origin Story Into Rousing, If Not Regal, Action-Adventure Buddy Movie
DeadlineStory by Pete Hammond
scrn logline
Barry Jenkins puts a fresh spin on the 'Lion King' origin story, delivering a rousing buddy action-adventure with a star-studded cast
beat sheet
- Jenkins wisely avoids trying to replicate James Earl Jones' iconic Mufasa, instead bringing a new vision with a strong ensemble including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Lin-Manuel Miranda
- The film blends action, comedy and heart, positioning it as a potential blockbuster that could breathe new life into the beloved 'Lion King' franchise
call sheet
Barry Jenkins, Jeff Nathanson, James Earl Jones, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King