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'Mufasa: The Lion King' Interviews with Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Seth Rogen & More!

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Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins and Lin-Manuel Miranda bring their indie cred to Disney's live-action 'Lion King' remake, featuring Seth Rogen, Tiffany Haddish, and more Hollywood heavy-hitters.
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  • Director Barry Jenkins reveals he wanted the film to have the intimate, character-driven feel of his acclaimed drama 'Moonlight', eschewing big blockbuster spectacle.
  • Songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda shares how voicing his childhood dreams of working with Disney was a 'full-circle moment' for him.
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Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Tiffany Haddish, James Earl Jones, Beyoncé, Disney, 'Mufasa: The Lion King'
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