“The Lion King” follow-up represents something of a departure for Jenkins, who is best known for sensitively drawn indie fare, not more commercially facing big studio productions. The first “Lion King” was heavily influenced by Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Somehow the Bard never got around to writing a part II to the story of the indecisive Danish prince, so Disney may not be able to crib from the playwright this time around. ![]() Jenkins’ partner, director Lulu Wang, celebrated the news on Twitter with a nod to the film’s iconic opening music.ĭisney has reimagined a number of its animated classics, including “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mulan” and “Dumbo.” As previously announced, “Aladdin” is also getting a sequel following the commercial success of the live-action version. Disney has yet to announce who, if any, from that group will be part of the sequel. ![]() The voice cast for the remake included the star-studded lineup of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen and as Timon and Pumbaa and James Earl Jones as Mufasa. Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the screenplay for the 2019 movie, is returning to write the follow-up. Sources say the new movie will partly focus on the early years of Mufasa, the regal father of Simba whose death forms the emotional heart of the first film and its remake. With COVID-19 and Jenkins’ busy schedule, it’s also unclear when the special effects-heavy production will start. Disney hasn’t announced a release date for the sequel.
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