7 questions ‘Mufasa’ answers about the original ‘Lion King’ movie
LA TimesThis article contains spoilers for the movie “Mufasa: The Lion King.” “Mufasa: The Lion King” is a prequel to the animated 1994 movie and its 2019 remake. But the original movie really mattered to all of us, and we tried to honor it as best we could.” Nathanson walked The Times through the questions “Mufasa” answers about the original “Lion King” movie: Taka and Mufasa as young cubs in “Mufasa: The Lion King.” How did Mufasa and Scar become brothers? “Mufasa’s worldview, compassion and empathy — all of these things felt very different than what you’d expect from a king,” said Nathanson. “We’re trying to play with your memories and your expectations, giving people enough of what you know and came for but also surprise you with new things.” Sarabi, Mufasa, Rafiki and Taka in “Mufasa: The Lion King.” How did Mufasa and Taka fall out? Because Mufasa, as an unwelcome “stray,” was forced to be raised by the pride’s lionesses, he grew close to Taka’s mother and accompanied her while hunting.