Blue Ivy Carter Cast in Mufasa Film

Blue Ivy Carter, 12, is set to star as Kiara in Disney's upcoming film 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' with director Barry Jenkins stating that her famous parents, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, had no role in securing the role. Jenkins praised Blue Ivy's voice, noting his admiration for her performance in the audiobook 'Hair Love,' which influenced his decision to cast her. The film, a prequel to the 2019 'The Lion King' remake, features Beyoncé reprising her role as Nala and is scheduled for release on December 20. Despite the family's public support for Blue Ivy at the Los Angeles premiere, Jay-Z faces backlash due to recent allegations related to a lawsuit, which he vehemently denies. Critics have accused him of using the premiere to shift media focus from the scandal, while Beyoncé appeared to prioritize their daughter's moment by minimizing her own presence in social media posts. The event highlighted Blue Ivy's talent, as Jenkins described her as a highly prepared and professional young actress.