In Pictures: Stars channel Lion King into style at UK premiere of prequel

Mufasa: The Lion King is due to be released in UK cinemas on December 20.

By contributor By Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles Correspondent

Published Dec 11, 2024

Last updated Jan 30

Tiffany Boone in a lion-embroidered dress — Tiffany Boone at the London premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King (Ian West/PA)

The UK premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King saw stars channel the animal kingdom into their style, from actress Tiffany Boone embracing an embroidered lion on her gown to director Barry Jenkins wearing a striking orange suit and Seth Rogan in a sand-coloured ensemble.

Director Barry Jenkins in an orange suit at the UK premiere of Seth Rogen — Director Barry Jenkins donned an orange suit for the UK premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King (Ian West/PA)

Seth Rogen posing for a photo — Seth Rogen in his sand-coloured suit during a photo call at the premiere (Ian West/PA)

Tiffany Boone with her embroidered gown, and Anika Noni Rose at the premiere (Ian West/PA)

The film features a star-studded roster of talent, including British star Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr as Taka.

Kelvin Harrison Jr, Tiffany Boone, Aaron Pierre, Anika Noni Rose, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan and Barry Jenkins pose together during the photo call (Ian West/PA)

Aaron Pierre poses in front of a stunning backdrop to the film’s UK premiere (Ian West/PA)

Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner take on the roles of Timon and Pumbaa in Mufasa: The Lion King (Ian West/PA)

Tiffany Boone’s embroidered gown is a nod to the film (Ian West/PA)

Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller — Seth Rogen and his wife, comedian and actress Lauren Miller (Ian West/PA)

Mads Mikkelsen with his wife — Mads Mikkelsen, right, plays the leader of a pride of white lions in the film (Ian West/PA)