The poster for Disney's The Lion King (2019) next to a split image of Nala and Beyonce
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Mufasa: The Lion King's trailer was accompanied by a major casting reveal that hints at what Disney's next live-action remake will be. Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins will helm the next installment in the Lion King franchise, with Mufasa: The Lion King's story promising to be a prequel to the 2019 film.
Blue Ivy Carter Will Play Simba & Nala’s Daughter In Mufasa: The Lion King Beyonce's real-life daughter will play Kiara in Mufasa's sequel story. The surprise casting announcement in question was the reveal that Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter, will have a role in Mufasa: The Lion King. This came as a shock to many, though most would agree that Blue Ivy Carter's Lion King role is perfect as she will voice Kiara.
Kiara’s Role In Mufasa Could Set Up A Remake Of The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride Disney's next live-action Lion King movie could be a remake of The Lion King II. Shortly after the trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was released, Empire conducted an interview with director Barry Jenkins. In this interview, Jenkins confirmed that the film is both a prequel and a sequel, hinting that Kiara's story will be influenced by the events of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
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