Lin-Manuel Miranda's Absence in 'Moana 2': A Busy Schedule
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Lin-Manuel Miranda explained why he didn't return for 'Moana 2,' stating that the timing didn't align as he was already working on 'Mufasa: The Lion King' after finishing 'Encanto.' 'Moana 2' was initially developed as a TV series by Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow before becoming a film. Miranda praised Bear and Barlow's music and expressed excitement over Auli'i Cravalho's growth as a performer. He also shared his enthusiasm for working with director Barry Jenkins on the 'Mufasa' prequel, which explores the backstory of Mufasa and Scar.
