The star of “Mufasa: The Lion King” says he did not know who most of his different costars had been till earlier this yr … although he at all times figured the script would entice huge stars.

Braelyn Rankins — voice of younger Mufasa within the upcoming Disney “The Lion King” prequel — was on “TMZ Dwell” for an interview Thursday … and, he tells us he solely knew restricted details about the film when he was filming his half.

Rankins tells us that — outdoors of the actors he personally labored with — he had no thought who can be within the movie … so no indication he would star alongside Beyoncé, her daughter Blue Ivy, Thandiwe Newton or the like.

Braelyn says he learn elements of the script and kinda figured large names like Bey would return — reprising her function as Nala from the live-action ‘Lion King’ film … however, it wasn’t till the trailer got here out in April that his suspicions had been confirmed.

‘Mufasa’ has been an extended course of for Rankins … who first auditioned for the movie again in 2020 and eventually received to see the film on two separate events not too long ago.

Braelyn says he by no means noticed a full script whereas recording … so really seeing the film right through shed some mild on a number of the finer plot particulars.

Braelyn performs younger Mufasa within the film … ‘Lion King’ foremost character Simba’s father — voiced by the late, nice James Earl Jones within the unique animated movie and the 2019 live-action flick. Braelyn’s sister Brielle additionally offered some traces for the character.

Aaron Pierre performs the older model of the character … whereas Kelvin Harrison Jr., Blue Ivy Carter, Mads Mikkelsen, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Keith David, Donald Glover and extra have elements within the film.