Courtesy of DisneyFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsThe Lion King trailer doesn’t have enough Beyoncé in itSpoiler: there’s a king, he dies, then his son becomes the kingShareLink copied ✔️November 23, 2018November 23, 2018TextKemi Alemoru What is more soothing than the baritone notes of James Earl Jones’ voice, which is factually one of the wisest sounding voices in the world? You probably know him as Mufasa – and the narrative voice of the new Lion King trailer. The preview premiered during an American football game on Fox last night, giving viewers a first look at the film. Of course, it looks like it’s going to be the same as the original, but with more visual effects. Reprising his role as the King of the Pride Lands 25 years later, Jones will join Childish Gambino as Simba, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa the warthog, and Beyoncé who will lend her god-like vocals to Nala. Unfortunately, this trailer doesn’t actually feature Beyoncé at all. Instead, we get a preview of some very familiar dialogue. “One day, the sun will set on my time here,” Mufasa, says to his son Simba. “And will rise with you as the new king.” It would be really funny if Jones hadn’t actually recorded any new audio at all and it was all just stitched together from his studio recordings in 1994. I’m also holding out hope that they dub Beyoncé “Deja Vu” over the end credits. Despite the fact we all know the plot line and dialogue, the film will probably be a massive success. Disney has taken to rehashing its classics using new technology. The company recently attracted widespread acclaim when it made Jungle Book again with more visual effects (but less magic). The Lion King will be in cinemas in July next year. Watch the trailer below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREThe story behind Resurrection, Bi Gan’s dreamy cinematic epic Sound of Falling is the most experimental teen drama of all timeZimmermannZIMMERMANN celebrates trailblazing women for AW26 Everyone needs to calm down about Timothée ChalametNorthern roles should go to northern actorsAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert ravesDazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy