The Hamilton creator noted that when he was writing the music for the prequel, he didn’t have to listen to The Lion King album because it’s so ingrained in people’s bloodstream by now. He also noted he was excited to work with LEBO M, the South African producer and composer who worked on the original film.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is "very proud" of a ballad he's written for ' Mufasa: The Lion King'. The 44-year-old composer has written the soundtrack for the upcoming Disney prequel and wanted to pen a song that lived up to the standard of Sir Elton John's 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?

Lin-Manuel Miranda is "very proud" of a ballad he's written for ' Mufasa: The Lion King' and hopes it stands the test of time.

The Lion King trailer for another look at the upcoming Disney movie, opening in theaters on December 20, 2024.Mufasa: The Lion King explores the unlikely rise of the king of the Pride Lands. Join Rafiki as he recounts the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara,