‘The Lion King’ Reboot Gets Sequel Directed by Barry Jenkins
A sequel to Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King is in the works, with Moonlight and If Beale Street Can Talk director Barry Jenkins set to helm the project.“Helping my sister raise two young boys during the Nineties, I grew up with these characters,” Jenkins said in a statement. “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.”Variety first reported the follow-up film, ...