Did james earl jones record new lion king

Yes, James Earl Jones did reprise his iconic role as Mufasa in the 2019 live-action remake of Disney's "The Lion King". Jones, who was 91 years old at the time, recorded new dialogue for the film, which was released on July 19, 2019.

In an interview with The New York Times, Jones discussed his decision to return to the role, saying: "I was asked to do it, and I said, 'Why not?' It's a great story, and I'm proud to be a part of it."

Jones' voice was used in the film's opening scene, where Mufasa appears to Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) and introduces him to the Pride Lands. Jones also provided additional voice work for the film's soundtrack, including the iconic "Hakuna Matata" scene.

It's worth noting that Jones' voice was not used for the entire film, as some scenes featured a younger Mufasa, voiced by Jason Bateman. However, Jones' iconic voice was used for the majority of the film, and his presence added a sense of continuity and nostalgia to the remake.