by SimbasGuard » December 19th, 2018, 8:07 am
A Lion King sequel where Simba And Nala have passed on would be a very difficult undertaking.
As TheLionPrince said if it is too many generations away from the characters we know and love. It will be off-putting
If you start the movie with Simba And Nala's funeral that will be off-putting.
If you start the movie without addressing the fact that Simba And Nala have passed away The viewer will be wondering where they are until they are seen or mentioned. The audince might not invest in the story.
I think the only thing you could do is open with Simba And Nala stepping down from The Throne, but not because they are too weak and frail. Nor is their health failing. Perhaps they just feel (for lack of a better expression). That it is time.
That then leaves the problem of sending Simba And Nala off somewhere so that the movie can go forward without them.
Then have them come back to assist (not save the day) in the final battle. (Just to let the viewers know Simba And Nala are retired, they are not dead.)
The really difficult part is that between all that Simba And Nala stuff I mentioned there needs to be an awesome movie.
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