The talented VFX artists were limited bythe paradox of making realistic animals emote as if they were humans.
For the 2019 adaptation, the focus was on ensuring the animals' realism first and foremost.
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Mufasa: The Lion King explores the origins of the beloved character Mufasa, focusing on his youth as a lost cub who encounters Taka, a royal heir. Their meeting initiates an epic journey of self-discovery and destiny, featuring a group of misfit companions navigating the challenges of their world.