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Mufasa: The Lion King Star Wants a Timon & Pumbaa Spin-off

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The Lion King's dynamic duo Timon and Pumbaa are ready to star in their own spin-off, according to stars Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen.
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  • Eichner and Rogen, who voiced the iconic duo in the 2019 Lion King remake, are eager to reprise their roles in a standalone Timon and Pumbaa adventure, suggesting a 'fun' road trip plot and a return collaboration with composer Lin-Manuel Miranda.
  • The actors believe a Timon and Pumbaa spin-off could strike the right balance between the original film's emotional intensity and the duo's signature fast-paced comedy, building on the beloved characters' enduring fan appeal.
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Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney, Timon & Pumbaa, Mufasa: The Lion King
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