· when aaron pierre was cast as mufasa , the weight of following in the late james earl jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. The lion king” marks a significant moment in the franchise’s history. · aaron pierre ’ s casting as mufasa in the upcoming film “ mufasa : · beyond his undeniable talent, pierre ’s presence in hollywood continues to solidify him as a rising leading man. Following the formidable legacy of james earl jones, pierre embraced the challenge with both trepidation and excitement. · with a deep, resonant voice that demonstrates why he was the right person to succeed james earl jones as mufasa , the english actor, 30, remains unhurried as he takes his time to think and. · nerves served me well, pierre continued, and revealed he did feel some pressure following the legacy of the original voice of mufasa , james earl jones, who died earlier this year aged 93. With his striking looks and magnetic charm, he is quickly becoming a fan favorite, poised for even greater success. · he wanted to be a track star but now aaron pierre is a lion king. the british actor talks mufasa , singing and his newest role as a space cop. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character. · an interview with aaron pierre and kelvin harrison jr. , who voiced mufasa and scar in the new lion king prequel directed by barry jenkins.
