Miranda, Moana and Mufasa

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Worked on Mufasa Instead of Moana 2
Lin-Manuel Miranda was noticeably absent from Moana 2. Miranda, who received an Oscar nomination for the song “How Far I’ll Go” in Moana, did not work on the music for the sequel. Instead, Miranda was the composer and lyricist on Mufasa: The Lion King.
Lin-Manuel Miranda felt pressure writing ‘Mufasa’ songs since original ‘Lion King’ album was ‘all bangers’
Miranda has also been working on a concept album titled “Warriors,” as well as some original songs for the forthcoming film “Mufasa: The Lion King.” The former features some hip-hop legends, including Nas, Lauryn Hill and Ghostface Killa.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Opens Up About Why He Didn't Return for ‘Moana 2' | THR News Video
Lin-Manuel Miranda is opening up about why he didn’t return for Moana 2. Miranda, who wrote the music for 2016’s Moana and received an Oscar nomination for the song “How Far I’ll Go,” recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his latest work on Mufasa: The Lion King alongside the film’s director Barry Jenkins.
Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he skipped Moana 2 and shares insights on Mufasa
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains his absence from Moana 2, praises new composers, and discusses creating music for Mufasa.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Explains Why He Didn't Write Songs for “Moana 2”: 'There Was Never an Opportunity' (Exclusive)
He told PEOPLE that he's “really proud" of 'Moana 2' composers Opetaia Foa'i, Mark Mancina, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn’t Return for ‘Moana 2’
The songwriter received an Oscar nomination for "How Far I'll Go" from 'Moana.' Lin-Manuel Miranda, who received an Oscar nomination for “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, opened up about why he didn’t return for its record-breaking sequel, Moana 2.
Lin-Manuel Miranda defends Moana 2 songwriters against criticism over divisive soundtrack
Exclusive: Miranda tells ‘The Independent’ he was impressed by ‘how far’ star Auliʻi Cravalho’s voice has come
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn't Return for MOANA Sequel
In a new interview, Lin-Manuel Miranda shared why he didn't return for the sequel, despite writing award-winning songs for Disney's 2016 animated hit.
Lin Manuel-Miranda Says Writing Songs for ‘Mufasa’ “Raised the Bar” Because ‘The Lion King’ Album Was “All Bangers”
The Hamilton creator noted that when he was writing the music for the prequel, he didn’t have to listen to The Lion King album because it’s so ingrained in people’s bloodstream by now. He also noted he was excited to work with LEBO M, the South African producer and composer who worked on the original film.
Lin-Manuel Miranda hits back at Moana 2 soundtrack criticism
The songwriter did not return for the animated sequel but revealed he had offered advice to the new creative team
Why Didn't Lin-Manuel Miranda Write the Music for “Moana 2”? All About the Songwriter’s Absence — and the Two History-Making Composers Who Stepped In
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear called Lin-Manuel Miranda for advice while working on the hit animated Disney sequel
How ‘Mufasa’ rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy’s voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ ...
Lebo M on Collaborating Music With Lin-Manuel Miranda for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King' | THR Video
Kinged out” until he got in contact with director Barry Jenkins and learned that the film was a completely different concept.
Mufasa: The Lion King Has Screened, And Critics Are Feeling The Love For This Disney Origin Story
The Lion King is really good! But what else would you expect from Barry Jenkins? A biblical exploration of destiny ...
Barry Jenkins praises Blue Ivy Carter’s ‘Mufasa’ performance
The Lion King,” director Barry Jenkins says Blue Ivy Carter was a natural talent. (Dec 9) While promoting “Mufasa: The Lion ...