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Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” Dominates Box Office

Disney’s latest installment, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” continues to excel at the global box office. Viewers can now enjoy the complete villain song “Bye Bye,” available on DisneyMusic VEVO and YouTube.

The song “Bye Bye,” composed by the acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda, is brought to life through the performance of Mads Mikkelsen, who lends his voice to the character Kiros. Kiros is depicted as a ruthless and nihilistic leader, whose ambition for power drives him and his followers to instigate turmoil in their quest for dominance.

Mads Mikkelsen expressed his enthusiasm for joining a Disney project, sharing, “Just being part of a Disney production is fantastic. To play the villain is twice as fantastic.” He elaborated on Kiros’ character, describing him as an aggressive ruler who believes in a strategy where offense serves as the best defense. The accompanying song and video juxtapose Kiros’ brazen personality with his relentless ambition.

Currently screening in theaters globally, “Mufasa: The Lion King” narrates the remarkable ascent of the titular character, Mufasa, ruler of the Pride Lands. The storyline is framed through the lens of Rafiki, who recounts Mufasa’s legacy to Kiara, the young lion cub daughter of Simba and Nala, with the delightful humor of Timon and Pumbaa punctuating the tale.

The film employs flashbacks to introduce Mufasa’s early struggles as an orphaned cub. This pivotal moment leads to an encounter with Taka, a lion who holds royal lineage. Their meeting sparks an adventure filled with a diverse group of individuals searching for their purpose while facing a formidable adversary.

Feature talents include Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” showcases a blend of live-action and cutting-edge photorealistic CGI, directed by Barry Jenkins and produced by Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak, with executive production by Peter Tobyansen. The score features original compositions by Lin-Manuel Miranda alongside other musical contributions and vocal performances from notable artists like Lebo M.

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