The circle of life will continue with “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins now at the helm. Jenkins will direct a sequel to the photo-realistic Disney film “The Lion King”, which grossed $1.6 billion at the worldwide box office.
Jon Favreau directed the Golden Globe and Oscar nominated 2019 movie. “Helping my sister raise two young boys during the ’90s, I grew up with these characters,” the Oscar-winning screenwriter said in a statement to Deadline. “Having the opportunity to work with Disney on expanding this magnificent tale of friendship, love and legacy while furthering my work chronicling the lives and souls of folk within the African diaspora is a dream come true.” RELATED: Exclusive: Seth Rogen And Billy Eichner Give A
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