Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Donald Glover, John Kani
Story: Disney live-action musical drama prequel to The Lion King (2019) directed by Barry Jenkins and written by Jeff Nathanson. Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) appoints Rafiki (John Kani) to relay the legend of Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala (Donald Glover and Beyoncé). Through flashbacks, we follow Mufasa’s journey from an orphaned cub to his bond with Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), as they and their group of misfits face challenges and a deadly foe together.
We’ll add the best quotes once the movie is released and we’ve had a chance to watch it, but for now, here’s a small selection.
Quotes:
Rafiki: It’s time I tell you a story. A story of a cub not much bigger than you.
Timon: So, just to be clear. We’re not in this story?
Pumbaa: There’s a lot of stories with all of us! Tell one of those!
Rafiki: This story begins far beyond the mountains and the shadows, on the other side of the light.
Rafiki: A lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who would change our lives forever. Mufasa.
Rafiki: Long before they became legends, Mufasa and the prince, who would come to be known as Scar, became brothers.
Rafiki: The earth will shake! Destiny awaits you.
Taka: Hello! What’s your name?
Mufasa: Mufasa.
Eshe: I told you to wait for me!
Taka: We can’t just leave him here!
Eshe: Rules are rules, Taka. The king will never except a stray.
Mufasa: I’m not a stray. I’m just lost.
Obasi: We do not associate with outsiders. Taka is the future king. We must protect the bloodline!
Taka: But, Dad, I saved his life.
Taka: I have a secret, Mufasa. I always wanted a brother.
Mufasa: Sometimes I get a scent. It’s barely a trace on the wind. It smells like home. Then it’s gone.
Eshe: You and Taka together. That is home. Now, both of you go. Find your place in the circle of life.
Kiros: The circle is broken. There will be one lion king.
Mufasa: We must fight together.
Taka: If we fight, we die!
Zazu: Just to be clear, I never signed up for this!
Mufasa: I’m here to protect you, my brother.
Taka: Mufasa! This was a bad idea!
Taka: We’re alive! I did it! I saved us!
Mufasa: [as they see a lion chasing after them] You were saying?