Mufasa, a lost and lonely cub, meets a compassionate lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance encounter begins a vast journey for a group of misfits seeking their destiny.. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994-2019, died on September 9, 2024 at the age of 93. When offered, he turned it down. The role, and this film is dedicated to his memory.. Rafiki: [From the trailer] This story begins beyond the mountains and shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without nobility in his blood. A lion that will change our lives forever. The earth will shake, destiny awaits you.. Crazy Cartoon Cast of AniMat: The Sequel of Life (2020)