D23 Expo 2022: Disney’s Future Will Be Princess Powered

September 10, 2022

He mentioned the movie would discover how Mufasa rose to royalty. “We assume he was born into his lineage, however Mufasa was really an orphan cub who needed to navigate the world alone, by himself,” Jenkins mentioned.

He additionally commented on it being an unusually fanciful undertaking for him, following the extreme dramas Moonlight, The Underground Railroad, and If Beale Road Might Discuss. He mentioned he was drawn to it due to a time when he helped increase two younger nephews. “There was a VHS we watched 95 instances in span of 20 days,” he mentioned. The film, after all, was the 1994 animated model of The Lion King.

“As I used to be studying this glorious script, I used to be considering of why individuals turn into nice. And I’m not a king. I’m not a king,” he repeated. “However once I was onstage with my Oscar for Moonlight, 5 of my finest mates from faculty have been additionally there. What you study within the story, is Mufasa is who he’s due to the household and mates he has with him. I noticed myself in that.”

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Haunted Mansion

Among the many many different motion pictures showcased on the D23 presentation, one of many others to make information was this live-action title primarily based on the Disneyland theme park trip of the identical title. Director Justin Simien (Expensive White Folks, Unhealthy Hair) confirmed off his outdated Disneyland employee ID, having labored on the park as a child, which drew him to the film. “I felt like I knew learn how to make it,” he mentioned. “I felt like, I dunno, I’ve acquired a duty right here. I’ve acquired to verify all of the little particulars, and all of the Easter eggs are there, as a result of I am a nerd for actual.”

Decided to impress on his outdated turf, he had Curtis wheeled onto the stage within the dome-like automobiles of the spooky attraction to disclose she would play the spectral Madame Leota within the movie. “You may’t make a scary film with out a sure somebody,” Simien mentioned, citing her historical past within the Halloween franchise and different basic slashers. “Jamie Lee Curtis is one particular person we needed to have.”

However she’s not the one high-profile cameo. The movie stars Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, and Danny DeVito, however at D23 he confirmed (with footage) that different visitor appearances will likely be made by the likes of Winona Ryder (who has some expertise with ghosts herself, Beetlejuice and all), Dan Levy, and Hasan Minhaj. He additionally referenced a persistent web rumor. “Based on TikTok, Jared Leto is within the film too,” he mentioned, noting individuals suppose he’s The Hatbox Ghost. After a litany of revelations, that was one he was solely keen to tease.

The film is ready to launch in March 2023, however till then, we’ll be consulting our crystal ball within the seek for extra high-profile hauntings within the flick.