Lin-Manuel Miranda on ‘Mufasa’ and the Secret to a Disney Hit

Tue Dec 24 08:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Lion King’ Prequel Soundtrack: A Busy Composer’s Universal Appeal

**NEW YORK** – Lin-Manuel Miranda, the celebrated creator of “Hamilton,” has added another Disney project to his already impressive resume: composing the soundtrack for “Mufasa,” the new photorealistic prequel to “The Lion King.” Despite a packed schedule that included the recent releases of “Encanto,” “Tick, Tick…Boom!”, “In the Heights,” and “Vivo,” Miranda, a lifelong fan of the franchise, couldn’t resist the opportunity to contribute to the “Lion King” universe. The film, now in theaters, features seven original songs written by Miranda, who reportedly needed a six-month break to fit the project into his busy schedule. “Mufasa” tells the story of the young lion’s rise to power, setting the stage for the events of the original “Lion King.” Miranda’s songs for the prequel, reflecting his knack for creating universally appealing music, further cement his status as a leading figure in contemporary musical theatre and film.