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Mufasa, a lost and lonely cub, meets a friendly lion named Taka, the heir to a royal lineage. Their chance encounter begins a sprawling journey for a group of misfits in search of their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, check out Mufasa’s TV and movie roles: The Lion King stars Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen, and more. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, passed away at the age of 93 on September 9, 2024. When offered the role, he declined, and this film is dedicated to his memory. Rafiki: [from the trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and the shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who changed our lives forever. The earth will shake, destiny awaits. Featured in the crazy cast of AniMat’s animated film: The Sequel of Life (2020)