This Is How James Earl Jones Is Honored in "Mufasa: The Lion King"

James Earl Jones - You Can't Take It With You NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 16: Actor James Earl Jones sits for a portrait at the Longacre Theatre in New York, NY on September 16th, 2014. Mr. Jones performs in the ensemble cast of "You Can't Take It With You" at the theatre this fall. (Photo by Jesse Dittmar for The Washington Post via Getty Images.) (The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Im)

By Scotty

December 11, 2024 at 9:53 am EST

One of James Earl Jones’ most iconic voiceover roles was Mufasa in 1994′s “The Lion King”, and in the CG-animated version in 2019. As you know, he sadly passed away in September.

But he’ll be honored in the upcoming CGI prequel, “Mufasa: The Lion King”. At the beginning of the film, his “Look at the stars” speech from the 1994 version will play over a black screen.

That’s the one where Mufasa tells young Simba, quote, “Whenever you feel alone, just remember . . . those kings will always be there to guide you, and so will I.”

After it will be a message that reads, “In remembrance of James Earl Jones.”

Jones did not record any new material for this prequel. Young Mufasa is voiced by Aaron Pierre from “Rebel Ridge”.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” hits theaters next Friday, the 20th.