In addition to Mufasa, Scar — whose original name was Taka ... Aaron Pierre is known for portraying Malcolm X in Genius (2024) and for portraying Caesar in The Underground Railroad (2021).

Written by Jeff Nathanson ("Young Woman and the Seas") and directed by Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") comes the origin story of Mufasa and his brother, Taka, who fans eventually know better as Scar.

Director Academy Award winner Jenkins previously told Reuters, "For 30 years, we've known Mufasa as the epitome of greatness and goodness, while Scar embodies pure evil." He emphasised that ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window ... at the EBONY Power 100 Gala on November 17. Scar’s notable British accent is something ...

in theaters Friday), the Oscar-winning “Moonlight” filmmaker brings impressive depth to the Shakespearean origin story of Mufasa and Scar, two best friends turned rivals. At the same time ...

Later, Mufasa and Taka encountered Sarabi. The royal-blooded lion Taka (who later takes on the name Scar) hoped to develop a bond with Sarabi, as he admired her. However, the situation took an ...

as well as a glimpse at young Mufasa and Scar, as well as the songs we’re going to surely bop our heads to. It also gives us an idea of what the story will be about as well, with there being a ...

While Kelvin Harrison Jr. listened to original Scar voice actor Jeremy Irons to guide his portrayal of Taka/Scar in Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King,” some other iconic characters from pop ...

Directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film traces how Mufasa came to be king of the Pride Lands, and why Scar ended up so bitter and vengeful toward his older ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window ... But I’m sure they feel proud.” Watching Mufasa helped Olówófôyekù connect to her ...

The story of the courageous leader of the Pride Lands, Mufasa ... MLK/X” and more. He was recently cast as John Stewart in HBO’s DC series “Lanterns.” Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka/Scar ...