Just no. New research found there is a staggering difference between the things men and women fantasise about, 'I regret agreeing to sexless marriage with much older man - now I look at younger men', "Now, though, I realise I’m missing a sexual dimension to the relationship. I know I was playing Hamlet.". And instead of running away, Simba was to stay with his evil uncle and be raised by him rather than the duo of Timon and Pumbaa. SARABI: Then how did you see the look in Mufasa's eyes? But sweet kisses I've got to spare. Between script editing and execs having their say, what we finally see on screen can be worlds away from the original idea. Simba wouldn't have grown up as an outcast from the African plain if Disney filmmakers went with the original script. I think they meant it when they said you can't buy love, now I know you can rent i, Thank you. In a conversation between Tom and Matthew Broderick, the voice of Simba, on a new DVD release of the film, he said how it was first thought that Scar would try to kill both Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa: That "hairball" is my son, and your future king! Zazu: Well, as slippery as your mind is, as the King's brother you should have been first in line! There were also plans for lions to battle against baboons and for Scar to be their leader. It's your fault he's dead! And so it was all supposed to be this throw-off kind of Ferris Bueller, delightful scamp. Schumacher said: "The whole idea was that Simba didn't run off with Timon and Pumbaa. 1K Favourites. Zazu: (sighs) There's one in every family Sire, two in my tree, and they always manage to ruin special occasions. Open your door, I'll be your tenant. Zazu: I'm here to announce, that King Mufasa's on his way. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. And so it was all supposed to be this throw-off kind of Ferris Bueller, delightful scamp. We know everything about the animated classic right? Of course we think we do, but are you aware the plot nearly went in a very different direction? original idea was instead of Simba running away after Mufasa's death, Scar was to raise his nephew. 53K Views. Scar: Life's not fair, is it? Scar: That was today? Disney's special feature casts a new light on the plot, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. ', "And the idea was you [talking to Matthew Broderick] were gonna grow up with Scar and be the goof-off kid. So you'd better have a good excuse for missing the ceremony this morning. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of the strips by Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins, Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. You can unsubscribe at any time. Mufasa: Surabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba. Simba: No, I'm not a murderer! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Simba: No. SIMBA: [enraged] You killed him! Zazu: Ha! Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every day, FREE Bumper Festive Puzzle Book - Just pay postage. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I was going to put this into my 'Literal Lion King series' and ask the question as to why Mufasa couldn't just do this in the first movie straight after his death. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Scar was going to kill Simba the same time he kills Mufasa. Scar: Life's not fair, is it? Scar: Well as far as brains go, I've got the lions' share, but when it comes to. Zazu: Just think, whenever he gets dirty we can just take him out and beat him! Be my lover, I'll cover you. Do you deny it? Zazu: He'd make a very handsome throne rug! Scar: Ohh, I shall practice my curtsy. WALT A SURPRISE! Ever wondered what the intro lyrics to The Lion King song Circle of Life actually mean? "He's holding Simba in his mouth, and he's about to break his neck. Scar: Oh no Mufasa, perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me. He's mad as a hippo with ahermea... Zazu: Now Scar, don't look at me that way- HELP! Mufasa: {Menacing} Don't turn your back on me, Scar. ', "And the idea was you [talking to Matthew Broderick] were gonna grow up with Scar and be the goof-off kid. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. You see I, well I, will never be king, (Scar laughs) and you...shall never see the light of another day! It comes as Disney has confirmed that they are remaking the classic film following the filmmaker's huge success with the live-action movie The Jungle Book. Scar: (Backing Simba towards the edge of a cliff) Oh, Simba, you're in trouble again. Where ever, whatever I'll be your coat. Just pay me back, with one thousand kisses. how to bag a free child’s ticket to a London theatre show, including The Lion King, Wicked and Dreamgirls. [Scar growls in anger, realizing that he has been exposed] Imagine a cheetah trying to raise up little Simba on Pride Rock. (pause) Must have slipped my mind. Experiment with DeviantArt’s own digital drawing tools. Tell them the truth! SCAR: [in denial] First he kills Mufasa, and now he wants to kill me! It turns out Jeremy Irons' evil and scheming Scar was on track for a much more complicated role. Scar: Why, isn't my big brother, descending from on high to mingle with the commoners! Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. View our online Press Pack. And instead of running away, Simba was to stay with his evil uncle and be raised by him rather than the duo of Timon and Pumbaa. The festive period is almost upon us, and what better way to spend those cosy winter nights indoors than curled up with a fantastic 128 page Christmas puzzle book? Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Film producers have revealed how the Lion King's original script had a very different storyline for Simba, In the final cut, evil Scar kills Simba's dad Mufasa by forcing him off a cliff. Oh, I feel simply AWFUL! Find out what other deviants think - about anything at all. And so we cast you as that and you became this heroic lead.". I'll be there and I'll cover you! Scar: Oh I was first in line, until the little. 246 Comments. Just slip me on, I'll be your blanket. But it has been revealed that the original script had a very different storyline for the lead character that would have completely changed the whole story. SCAR: Don't believe his lies! He gets rammed head-first once, throwing him to the ground. You'll lose more than that when the King gets through with you! Don't got much baggage to lay at your feet. But film producer Tom Schumacher has revealed that in the first draft of the script, Timon and Pumbaa weren't even going to feature as they didn't plan for Simba to run away. Sell custom creations to people who love your style.