‘Mufasa’ Exclusive: Aaron Pierre & Kelvin Harrison Jr. Talk ‘The Lion King’ Prequel, Brotherhood, Beyonce, & Blue Ivy

‘Mufasa: The King’ roars into theaters on December 20 and promises to add a compelling new chapter to the beloved ‘Lion King’ narrative and franchise.

Aaron Pierre leads in the titular role and stars alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr. (who takes on the role of Taka/Scar).

Directed by Barry Jenkins, the live-action blockbuster serves as the prequel to 2019’s billion-dollar grossing ‘The Lion King.’

That Grape Juice’s Maya Egbo sat down with Pierre and Harrison Jr., who opened up in earnest about their brotherhood on and off-screen, the process of piecing together the epic film, Beyonce and Blue Ivy‘s involvement in the movie, and representation.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.