If you loved the 2019 CGI version of "The Lion King", you'll like this: A PREQUEL is in development. . . and it was written by Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the 2019 version.
There aren't many details about the plot . . . but a "source" says Disney is approaching it like "The Godfather: Part 2", where the story will push forward, while looking back at the past, including exploring Mufasa's "origin story."
In other words, it's more of a "follow-up" than a traditional prequel or sequel. If Mufasa is involved, Scar would be too. But there was no mention of Simba.
It's expected to feature new songs sung by animated lions that look like real lions. There's no word on casting or a possible release date.
The first movie was directed by Jon Favreau, but this one will be handled by Oscar-nominated director Barry Jenkins, who did "Moonlight" in 2016.