Mufasa: The Lion King explores how an orphaned cub came to be the guardian of everything the light touches in the Pride Lands, and how the close bond that blossoms between Mufasa and his adoptive brother Taka is tested by that journey. IGN sat down with director Barry Jenkins, songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King to talk about the impact of the original film, its evolving musical identity, and how the incredibly difficult platformer version of the game for Sega Genesis scarred Taka actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. for life.