#SPOTTED: AARON PIERRE AND KELVIN HARRISON JR. IN TORONTO FOR “MUFASA: THE LION KING”

Following the success of its 2019 predecessor, MUFASA: THE LION KING opens in theatres today! The origins story to The Lion King, is projected to make a solid $50 million in its debut pre-Christmas weekend.

In-town to promote the Film by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), whcih features music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, are its two leads Aaron Pierre, who voices the titular character, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. who plays Taka.

Though Toronto isn’t new for Pierre, who filmed Clement Virgo‘s BROTHER here, and also Harrison, who has had multiple films premiere at TIFF over the years, this was a much-needed boost in starpower in the City which has seen a waning amount of red carpets this year.

Both stars were an absolute delight, doing the rounds early this morning including Breakfast Television, The Morning Show and a stop at SiriusXM Canada, among others.

Our snaps with beanie, the Lion Queen!

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Walt Disney Studios Canada release MUFASA: THE LION KING, now in theatres. Our Amanda Gilmore‘s glowing review here.

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