Mufasa, a lost and lonely cub, meets a lovable lion named Taka, heir to the royal line. A chance encounter sets off on a vast journey for a group of misfits seeking their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, check out Donald’s TV and film roles in Mufasa: The Lion King. Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen and more. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, passed away 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 the trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion that would change our lives forever. The earth will shake, destiny awaits you.. Featured in AniMat’s cast of Crazy Cartoon: The Sequel of Life (2020)