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‘Mufasa’ Star Tiffany Boone Dreaded Singing. Now She’s on the Oscar Shortlist for Best Original Song

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lexy Perez
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Tiffany Boone, who voices Sarabi in the 'Lion King' prequel 'Mufasa,' overcomes her dread of singing to land an Oscar shortlist nod for her duet, 'Tell Me It's You'.
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  • Director Barry Jenkins handpicked Boone for the role after seeing her performance in 'Little Fires Everywhere', impressed by her ability to convey character and emotion through just her voice.
  • Boone, a longtime 'Lion King' fan, was initially reluctant to take on the singing aspect of the role, but landed a singing coach and ended up delivering a critically acclaimed performance that has her 'not hating' herself on screen.
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Tiffany Boone, Barry Jenkins, Aaron Pierre, Disney, Hulu, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, A Different World, Detention, Beautiful Creatures, Nine Perfect Strangers, Little Fires Everywhere
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