My mane man

Disney’s 2019 photorealistic remake of The Lion King traded heavily on technical excellence to justify a leisurely second prowl on the sun-baked savanna.

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MUFASA: THE LION KING

Its script borrowed heavily from the animated original and new orchestrations of Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice’s paw-tapping songbook.

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins is an unusual choice to helm a visually arresting sequel that traces the origins of Simba’s father through songs composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton, Moana and Encanto fame.