The sequel's story would expand on the franchise's mythology and explore Mufasa's origins while still featuring an adventure set in the present, in a structure similar to that of The Godfather Part II. It was reported that Barry Jenkins would serve as director, Jeff Nathanson would reprise his role as writer, and Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak would serve as producers. The film was officially announced by Deadline Hollywood on September 29, 2020. What really pushed me across the line was James, my DP, said, “You know what? There’s something really interesting in this mode of filmmaking that we haven’t done and that not many people have done.” That was when I went back to the powers that be and said, “I would love to do this, but I’ve got to be able to do what I do.” And they said yes! ― Barry Jenkins on directing the film And as I kept reading, I got further away from the side of my brain that said, “Oh, a filmmaker like you doesn’t make a film like this,” and allowed myself to get to the place where these characters, this story, is amazing.
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