Disney is unsurprisingly returning to Pride Rock for another film after grossing over a billion dollars with the “live-action” remake of The Lion King in 2019. However, this time they are going back in time and working on a prequel focused on the stories of Mufasa and Scar instead of just adapting The Lion King 2. Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins is set to helm the project. Jenkins is bringing along his long-time collaborator Nicholas Britell to create the film’s score, which could make things even more exciting.
Nicholas Britell Will Compose The Prequel
Britell is arguably best known for his work scoring Succession for HBO, though he has also collaborated with Jenkins on several projects, including Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk, and The Underground Railroad. Britell confirmed to The Playlist that he is working with Jenkins on the upcoming Lion King film.
Britell said he doesn’t know when it will be officially announced or the official release date. However, they are putting in a lot of work since it is a large production that will require a significant amount of time and effort, reports The Playlist.
With numerous Disney projects now under development, Britell has a demanding schedule right now. He will score Andor, the new Star Wars series that will debut on Disney+ later this summer, in addition to The Lion King.
Everything We Know About The Lion King Project
Barry Jenkins expressed his enthusiasm for working on the new Lion King movie earlier this year, citing his lifelong admiration for the original animated feature.
“I grew up with these characters, and they mean so much to me,” Jenkins told Variety. “I think the work that Jeff Nathanson, the writer, did and going back into really helping children and anyone who ever loved this property understand what it takes. Kings aren’t just born, they aren’t just made. They have to become who they are through a series of events that many people can relate to. So, from that standpoint, it fits very well with everything else I’ve done. So, I feel no pressure, I just want to do a good job.”
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