Movie Surfers | Behind the Scenes of the Mufasa: The Lion King World Premiere | Disney

The Movie Surfers are back with Mufasa: The Lion King! Ryan and Daniel Omoto (@JustTheNobodys) are joined by co-host Dai Time (@OfficiallyDaiTime) for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the roaring world premiere of Disney’s latest entry to the iconic Lion King franchise. The Movie Surfers bring fans on a wild ride, from visiting real-life lions at the San Diego Safari Park to interviewing stars Aaron Pierre (voice of Mufasa), Tiffany Boone (voice of Sarabi), and Kelvin Harrison Jr (voice of Taka). The Surfers also chat with Olivier Roustein (Creative Director of Balmain) about the fierce fashion on the Mufasa red carpet. Watch Disney’s #Mufasa: The Lion King in theaters now. Disney’s “Movie Surfers” goes behind the scenes of Disney’s newest movies, giving fans access to exclusive interviews, red carpets, set tours, and more. The Surfers dive into the magic to discover what it takes to bring our favorite movies to life. Originally aired in 1998 on Disney Channel, the Movie Surfers are back and catching all new waves, bringing fans along for the ride. Subscribe to the Disney YouTube channel for new #MovieSurfers episodes coming soon. Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. The film features an all-star roster of talent, including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. Featuring songs by award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in theaters on Dec. 20, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to get notified when new Disney videos are posted: http://di.sn/Subscribe Get even more from Disney! Instagram:   / disney   Twitter:   / disney   Facebook:   / disney   TikTok:   / disney   Website: https://www.disney.com/ A Little Disney History: From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.