The trailer is simply jaw-dropping.
We’ve known the 1994 classic animated film The Lion King was being remade using live-action styled and special CGI effects, now we have a visual of how it was re-imagined.
Director Jon Favreau heads the much anticipated project which will feature: Beyoncé, Donald Glover and Seth Rogen among many A-list stars. Here is the full synopsis of what you can expect next Summer from Disney:
“From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Billy Eichner as Timon and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, “The Lion King” roars into theaters on July 19, 2019.”
The trailer is captivating as it features the growth of Simba as we travel across wide landscapes leading to pride rock. Two decades later i’m still not ready to witness Mufasa’s demise again.
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