Jenkins made it clear that it was important for his movie to pay homage to the late actor during a conversation with Variety.

The original Mufasa actor did not record new material before he died, but the film itself honors the late actor.

The Lion King” begins with the voice of James Earl Jones, followed by a title card that reads, “In Remembrance.” Jones, who ...

Mufasa: The Lion King' is in theaters Dec. 20, just over three months after original Mufasa voice actor James Earl Jones died ...

The Lion King will feature a tribute to the late James Earl Jones, according to director Barry Jenkins. What type of tribute ...

Aaron Pierre, the star of Disney's new holiday season release "Mufasa: The Lion King," is playing a beloved character ...

In the new Lion King prequel, director Barry Jenkins paid tribute to James Earl Jones during the opening credits. The late ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones' legendary ...

The Lion King" opens with a tribute to the late James Earl Jones, the original voice of Mufasa. The film explores Mufasa's ...

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” begins with the voice of James Earl Jones, followed by a title card that reads, “In Remembrance.” Jones, who died in September at 93 years old ...