Here, he just kinda looks at it, sniffles a bit, and the scene moves on. I remember in the original there was time dwelling on Simba looking at the body and begging for Mufasa to get up. Most notably, Mufasa's death scene (spoiler's I guess) feels weirdly rushed. The weird thing is despite being longer a lot of times it feels like it's rushing through the beats of the original. Really, there is a lot to admire about the movie, but still it can't escape the shadow of the original. Rating: PG (Sequences of Violence|Peril|Some Thematic Elements) Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. Scar, Mufasa's brother - and former heir to the throne - has plans of his own. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. What a homecoming.Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. I can’t wait to take to the stage in Dublin having been on tour with this amazing cast.

The villainous Scar is a dream role - he is an extremely complex character who audiences love to hate and a joy to bring to life on stage. Brian said, “It is an honour to be stepping into the infamous role of Scar in my beloved hometown of Dublin at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Brian is currently covering the role of Scar in the touring company of The Lion King. Born and raised in Dublin, Gilligan trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and has featured in productions such as Romeo & Juliet at Mill Theatre Dublin and Jimmy’s Hall at Abbey Theatre Dublin. Having played in more than 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent except Antarctica, The Lion King's worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.īrian Gilligan will play the iconic villain 'Scar'. With an incredible cast of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers, the story of The Lion King roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets, and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Disney's The Lion King returns to Bord Gáís Energy Theatre in September 2023.

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