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The Lion King 2 to be directed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins

The Oscar-winner will take on a follow-up to the 2019 hit Disney remake which will delve into the mythology of the characters

Moonlight Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins is set to direct a follow-up to 2019’s hit remake The Lion King.

The writer-director, who won the best adapted screenplay Oscar for the acclaimed gay drama with Tarell Alvin McCraney, confirmed the news on Twitter after Deadline initially reported.

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