Who is mufasas voice

Growing up outside of his kingdom, he finds himself compelled to go back home in order to save those who remain from his evil Uncle Scar. The cast of TheLionKing. The king arrives in theatres next Friday, July The only cast member from the original The Lion King film to return to voice their character was Jones. However, Jones did not attend the premiere. And it was hard to not feel like an audience member. So lost, Favreau found it difficult to even direct this acting legend in an equally legendary role.

For more on The Lion King and other upcoming summer movies, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands now, or buy it here. Save FB Tweet More. When Kion explains why, Mufasa informs Kion that Scar never cared for anyone, and suggests speaking to the one he cares so much about: his mother, Nala. Then, during " The Savannah Summit ", Kion seeks guidance when he believes Makuu is scheming against the other animal leaders.

When Mufasa asks why he believes this, Kion fails to give a convincing answer. Mufasa humorously states one of Rafiki's quotes of wisdom, "when you leap to conclusions, you leap to confusions", which helps the cub see things in a more rational perspective. In " The Rise of Scar ", Rafiki's apprentice, Makini , inadvertently witnesses a conversation between Kion and Mufasa's spirit who cautions Kion not to lose his temper and thus his control of the roar.

Though the ability to summon and speak to the deceased is kept confidential and is to be exclusive to the Royal Family and its royal mjuzi, Makini shares this news with a cobra named Ushari , who ponders on whether or not evil lions can also be summoned; more specifically Scar.

Through plotting and manipulation, Ushari along with Janja and his hyena clan successfully summon Scar's spirit. In " The Wisdom of Kongwe ", Mufasa speaks to his son and grandson over his brother's return. Kion takes the blame for being tricked into using the roar to summon Scar, but Mufasa reminds that the roar can be turned to both good and evil. Sadly, he had no solution on how to defeat Scar but was confident the answer laid somewhere in the Pride Lands, which led to Simba and the Lion Guard seek out the wisdom of Kongwe.

In " The Kilio Valley Fire ", Kion summons Mufasa for counsel after Scar's minions had destroyed Kilio Valley, forcing Ma Tembo 's herd to move out, but they end up causing problems and they decide to leave the Pride Lands, and he felt deeply responsible for failing the elephants. Mufasa encouraged him not to let others' doubt of him weigh him down, or not give up just because of a defeat.

He also tells that the Pride Lands are more than just land. In " The Fall of Mizimu Grove ", Scar's army destroys Mizimu Grove during a ceremony in which Makini was supposed to plant a baobab plant, and everyone, after realizing that Scar was back and both Kion and his father had kept everything secret, they want to leave the Pride Lands.

Worried and insecure, Kion summons Mufasa for counsel. Mufasa says to him that he is a good leader due to his ability to understand the others in times of difficulty, and encourages him to not lose hope, not even in the darkest day.

After thanking his grandfather for the advice, Kion notices that Makini's plant had survived, and used it as a symbol of hope. Mufasa tells Kion to not fight fire with fire, and after he gets scarred, he follows his advice to defeat the evil spirit. It's also revealed that Mufasa was the one who gave Scar his nickname; after his younger brother had dealt with a treacherous lion and his cobra minion , getting a scar in the process, he told Mufasa of his feat.

But Mufasa teasingly christened him Scar, who then began plotting to take the throne for himself. A flashback to Mufasa's death in the stampede is shown. When Kion confronts Scar's ghost for the final time, he remembers his grandfather's words, "Stay true to who you are. Don't fight fire with fire," and uses this advice to summon the Great Kings of the Past who rain upon Scar's fiery spirit, extinguishing and neutralizing the evil lion. In " Friends to the End ", Kion runs off to calm himself and tries to ask Mufasa why the scar on his face is bothering him.

Instead of Mufasa appearing after Kion explains that he might look like Scar, only the spirit of Scar appeared in his reflection instead of Mufasa. Since getting his scar, Kion hadn't spoken to his grandfather, not wanting to face him when he looked like the lion who betrayed him. In " Long Live the Queen ", A conversation with Rani , who is coping with the recent death of her grandmother Janna , convinces Kion to resume speaking with his grandfather.

Mufasa tells Kion he was worried that his grandson had forgotten him like Simba once had in the past. Kion apologizes for not coming to Mufasa for advice about his troubles concerning his scar while the late lion reaffirms he will always be there for him. In " The Lake of Reflection ", Kion tells Mufasa he no longer needs the roar to be able to lead the Lion Guard and intends to give it back.

An understanding Mufasa tells Kion to go to Cikha Escarpment to return it. There, Kion meets the spirit of the first leader of the Lion Guard, Askari. Mufasa tells Kion that the choice is his to make. Mufasa shares a moment with his family before fading into the clouds. Mufasa appears in the remake of the animated film, still voiced by his original voice actor James Earl Jones, the only actor from the original film to retake his respective character.

In this incarnation, Mufasa possesses a darker, brown mane that fades into a lighter tan to almost white around his face and chin, and his shown to be incredibly physically healthy and muscular. He is described as having ruled for many years and is somewhat older and more weary than his previous incarnation. He is stated to have fought Scar for leadership in this version of the flm, and has a history of conflict with Shenzi.

Mufasa first appears when Zazu and Rafiki greet him for the presentation of Simba, his newborn son, and watches proudly with Sarabi as the animals celebrate Simba's birth. Later, when he realizes that Scar did not attend Simba's presentation, he confronts his brother, who feigns forgetfulness and then descends into bitterness at having his "right" as heir to the throne taken from him.

As Scar turns his back on Mufasa, the former voices that he can do whatever he wants and that Mufasa shouldn't turn his back on him. Mufasa angrily questions if Scar is challenging him, but Scar replies that having once challenged Mufasa for the throne already and having lost, he wouldn't dare challenge his brother again. As Scar leaves, Zazu remarks that Scar should have been exiled, to which the king states that Scar is family, and that as long as he reigns, Scar is free to remain in the Pride Lands, saying that the kingdom is Scar's home just as it is for the other lions before leaving to patrol the kingdom with Zazu.

Later, when Simba wakes Mufasa up because he promised to take him on patrol, Mufasa takes his son to the top of Pride Rock and roars to greet the morning, before telling Simba about how a king's time as ruler rises and sets like the sun. He also informs him that everything the light touches is their kingdom, and that he must never venture to the shadowy lands on the northern borders.

When Simba asks questions, Mufasa tells him that the Pride Lands does not belong to anyone and that a true king does not look for what he can take and looks to give instead. Taking Simba with him, he explains about the circle of life and later encourages Simba to practice pouncing on Zazu. However, their fun is interrupted when Zazu informs Mufasa that Sarabi is leading an attack against the invading hyenas coming into the Pride Lands.

When Simba asks to come and help, Mufasa refuses, saying that Simba is to stay home with the other cubs before rushing off to join Sarabi in battle. Weekend Box Office: July 26 to Weekend Box Office: July 19 to Photos Top cast Edit. Donald Glover Simba as Simba voice.

Seth Rogen Pumbaa as Pumbaa voice. Chiwetel Ejiofor Scar as Scar voice. John Oliver Zazu as Zazu voice. James Earl Jones Mufasa as Mufasa voice. John Kani Rafiki as Rafiki voice. Alfre Woodard Sarabi as Sarabi voice.

Penny Johnson Jerald Sarafina as Sarafina voice. Keegan-Michael Key Kamari as Kamari voice. Florence Kasumba Shenzi as Shenzi voice. Billy Eichner Timon as Timon voice. Jon Favreau. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Mufasa prepares Simba to be the next king of the jungle. However, the naive Simba believes in his envious uncle Scar that wants to kill Mufasa and Simba to become the next king.

He lures Simba and his friend Nala to go to a forbidden place and they are attacked by hyenas but they are rescued by Mufasa.