Mufasa, a lost and lonely cub, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, heir to a royal bloodline. A chance encounter sets off a vast journey for a group of misfits on a quest to find their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, check out Donald’s TV and film roles, starring Mufasa: The Lion King Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen and more. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, died at 93 on September 9, 2024. When 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 will change our lives forever. The earth will tremble. Destiny awaits you.. Starring in Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sequel to Life (2020)