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 appeal to large stars.

Braelyn Rankins — voice of younger Mufasa within the upcoming Disney “The Lion King” prequel — was on “TMZ Reside” 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 concept who could 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 components 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 a protracted course of for Rankins … who first auditioned for the movie again in 2020 and eventually acquired 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 truly seeing the film right through shed some gentle on a few of the finer plot particulars.

Braelyn performs younger Mufasa within the film … ‘Lion King’ fundamental 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 components within the film.