‘Mufasa’ Exclusive: Tiffany Boone Talks Transforming Into Sarabi in Disney Epic

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ has pounced its way to #1 at the global box office. And it’s not on the merit of nostalgia alone.

The Barry Jenkins production serves up a bold new prequel narrative that gifts the franchise at large renewed depth.

Anchored by an all-star cast, the live-action Disney blockbuster stars Aaron Pierre in the titular role, Kevin Harrison Jr. as Taka (Scar), and Beyonce and Blue Ivy as Nala and Kiara respectively.

Tiffany Boone makes a monumental mark as the matriarch Sarabi.

Speaking with That Grape Juice’s Maya Egbo, she opens up about how she almost veered away from voice acting before the role, overcoming doubt, and unlocking new layers to her artistry with the role.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.