Disney has announced that they will be releasing a sequel to their live-action film "The Lion King". Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight", "If Beale Street Could Talk") will be directing.
Jenkins commented on the news, saying, "Helping my sister raise two young boys during the '90s, I grew up with these characters. Having the opportunity to work with Disney on expanding this magnificent tale of friendship, love, and legacy while furthering my work chronicling the lives and souls of folk within the African diaspora is a dream come true."
There's no word yet on who will return for the sequel, but the 2019 film starred the voice talents of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen and as Timon and Pumbaa and James Earl Jones as Mufasa.
No release date has been set yet.
