DirectorBarry Jenkinsappeared at his firstCinemaConon Thursday to show off a trailer fromMufasa: The Lion King.
How did an arthouse director andMoonlightOscar winner take on a four-quadrant movie?
This film explores Mufasas rise to become the heroic king that we know.
Disney introduced ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ on Thursday at CinemaConJerod Harris/Getty Images for CinemaCon
Also returning is Zazu and Rifiki.
This is the follow-up to Jon Favreaus 2019 blockbusterThe Lion King, which grossed nearly $1.7 billion worldwide .
And like that film, it looks like it stars real animals the CGI is that good.
Jenkins helms off a script by Jeff Nathanson.
The film continues with the photo-realistic technology that Favreau used in the 2019 film and 2016sThe Jungle Book.
Cast include Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner.
Jenkins Pastel partners Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak are producing withDisney.
The films global release begins December 20.
