The Lion King premiere and dishes on playing the role of Mufasa and stepping into James Earl Jones’ shoes. Hear why he calls James a “hero” of his since the very beginning.

The Lion King" opens with a tribute to the late James Earl Jones, the original voice of Mufasa. The film explores Mufasa's early life and relationship with his brother, Scar. Returning and new cast members join director Barry Jenkins in this emotional prequel,

Mufasa: The Lion King has mostly opened to positive reactions, with several critics lauding the film for its character-driven approach.

The Lion King is nearing its theatrical release date and has already drawn its first reactions and reviews from critics. The prequel movie covers the origin story of Mufasa, Simba’s father and one of the most iconic kings in Pride Rock’s history.

The upcoming film, directed by Barry Jenkins, tells the origin stories of Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and his brother Scar (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) prior to the events of The Lion King.The