Mufasa, a lost and lonely child, meets a lovable lion named Taka, heir to a royal bloodline. The chance encounter sets off an expansive journey for a group of misfits in search of their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, check out Mufasa: The Lion King’s TV and film roles starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen and more. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, died at the age of 93 on September 9, 2024. When he was offered the role, he declined, and this film is dedicated to his memory. Rafiki: [from trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born with no nobility in his blood. A lion who changed our lives forever. The earth will shake, your destiny awaits.. Featured in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Continuation of Life (2020)