The Lion King premiere and dishes on playing the role of Mufasa and stepping into James Earl Jones’ shoes. Hear why he calls James a “hero” of his since the very beginning.

One of the iconic memories of the original The Lion King is arguably Mufasa's sonorous voice that reverberates through the Pride Lands. British actor Aaron Pierre now has the task of replacing the legendary James Earl Jones,

The Lion King" opens with a tribute to the late James Earl Jones, the original voice of Mufasa. The film explores Mufasa's early life and relationship with his brother, Scar. Returning and new cast members join director Barry Jenkins in this emotional prequel,