'Lion King' prequel in works, to be directed by Barry Jenkins

A prequel to "The Lion King" is in development at Disney Studios with Oscar winner Barry Jenkins attached to direct the new project. According to Deadline, Jeff Nathanson, who worked on the Jon Favreau-directed film last year, has penned a draft of the prequel. "The Lion King", a remake of the 1994 animated classic, used innovative techniques to create photorealistic animals and African landscapes. Voice starring Donald Glover as Simba and Beyonce as Nala, the film became a massive hit for the studio.

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