The Lion King finally answers the question of how Taka got his scar, and while this isn't the first time a Disney movie has ...

Jenkins has said it was important to revisit the Disney classic so the audience would understand that the protagonist, Lion Mufasa, was never perfect and that the villain Scar was not always evil.

The Lion King As one of Disney's most recent films, Mufasa: The Lion King is still finding its place in the pantheon of the ...

The story of how Mufasa and Scar — who is at this point named Taka — is solid storytelling with solid performances by Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr., respectively.

Director Jenkins has said it was important to revisit the Disney classic so the audience would understand that the protagonist, Lion Mufasa, was never perfect and that the villain Scar was not ...

When he was just a cub, Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) lost his parents in a flood, being dragged away many miles from home. He’s rescued by Taka (voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr.), aka Scar ...

The brotherly harmony between Mufasa and Scar is central to the plot, offering audiences a fresh and new perspective on their relationship before it becomes overrun by jealousy and betrayal.

Later, Mufasa and Taka encountered Sarabi. The royal-blooded lion Taka (who later takes on the name Scar) hoped to develop a bond with Sarabi, as he admired her. However, the situation took an ...