The ensemble of *Mufasa: The Lion King*—featuring Mads Mikkelsen, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, and Billy Eichner—recently engaged in a discussion with Mashable UK Editor Shannon Connellan about the film. They covered topics such as portraying Scar’s backstory, examining themes of childhood trauma, and working alongside the renowned director [Barry Jenkins](https://mashable.com/search?query=barry%20jenkins).

*Mufasa: The Lion King* is scheduled to premiere in theaters on December 20, 2024.