‘Mufasa’ Star Kelvin Harrison Jr. Reveals Which ‘Game of Thrones’ Character Helped Shape His Voice for Taka

Story by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris

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Kelvin Harrison Jr., the star of Disney's 'Mufasa,' reveals how a 'Game of Thrones' character inspired his voice work for the iconic villain Taka.

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Harrison took vocal cues from Aidan Gillen's portrayal of Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish, known for his sly, manipulative delivery.
The actor says channeling Littlefinger's cunning helped him capture the essence of Taka, the jealous lion brother who will stop at nothing to seize power.

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Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aidan Gillen, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King, Game of Thrones