The Lion King

About The Lion King

The Lion King is a 2019 American musical film directed and produced by Jon Favreau. It's a remake of Disney's 1994 animated film of the same name. The film follows the journey of a young lion prince, Simba, who after the murder of his father, King Mufasa, by his treacherous uncle Scar, flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery, and reclaim his throne.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Jon Favreau. Though it appears to be animated, the film utilizes photorealistic computer-generated imagery technology to give the appearance of real-life animals and environments.

Actors

• Donald Glover as Simba - Glover's portrayal of the young lion prince on a journey to reclaim his throne is dynamic and emotional.
• Beyoncé as Nala - Beyoncé voices Simba's childhood friend and love interest, bringing strength and depth to the character.
• James Earl Jones as Mufasa - Jones reprised his role from the original film, once again bringing a sense of wisdom and warmth to Simba's father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a shot-for-shot remake of the original 1994 film.
• Despite appearing to be a live-action film, the movie was actually completely animated.

Awards

The Lion King was nominated for the Best Visual Effects at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "Remember who you are." - Mufasa
• "Hakuna Matata!" - Timon and Pumbaa
• "I laugh in the face of danger." - Simba

Music, Soundtrack

• "Circle of Life" - Carmen Twillie & Lebo M
• "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" - JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and John Oliver
• "Hakuna Matata" - Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, JD McCrary, and Donald Glover