MUFASA: THE LION KING Cast Reveals Secret Techniques for Bringing Characters to Life | IMDb

Journey behind the scenes of #Mufasa: The Lion King with director Barry Jenkins, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and stars #AaronPierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Seth Rogen, and Billy Eichner as they discuss the new prequel based on the Disney classic. The talented team shares personal insights, from the advice they'd give their past selves to Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s nervousness about performing alongside Miranda. Discover how Pierre and Boone tapped into their childlike imaginations to bring beloved characters to life, and learn about the improvised song by Rogen and Eichner that made the final cut. Oscar-winner Jenkins reveals the surprising influence of James Cameron's 'Avatar' set on the film's world-building. 'Mufasa: The Lion King' hits theaters on December 20th. #TheLionKing

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00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Advice to Their Past Selves
01:04 - Kelvin Harrison Jr's Improvised Song for Taka
01:55 - Barry Jenkins on Visiting James Cameron's Avatar Sets
02:48 - Lin-Manuel Miranda Praises Aaron Pierre's Vocal Performances
03:58 - Barry Jenkins Reveals the Creation of "The Outsiders"
04:50 - Aaron Pierre & Kelvin Harrison Jr. on Singing New Music
06:09 - Seth Rogen & Billy Eichner Discuss Reprising Their Roles
07:35 - Using Childlike Imagination to Become Lions
09:03 - The Core DNA of The Lion King
11:03 - Cast Surprises About Mufasa's Backstory
12:22 - Billy Eichner & Seth Rogen Talk Improvised Song in the Film
13:37 - What Barry Jenkins wants Mufasa: The Lion King to be Known For