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Wild Lion's Life: A Cinematic First
15 Aug
Summary
- A four-year filming project captured a lion's life from cubhood.
- The series documents Kio's journey in Kenya's Maasai Mara.
- This marks the first time a lion's life journey has been filmed.
A remarkable four-part docuseries, LION, is set to premiere on National Geographic on August 19, with subsequent streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on August 20. The series follows the incredible journey of Kio, a wild lion, from his earliest days as a cub in Kenya's Maasai Mara.
This groundbreaking production is the first natural history series to document a lion's entire life cycle, from cub to adulthood. Filming took place over four consecutive years, amassing nearly 1,400 days of footage and marking an unprecedented commitment to following a single pride.
Executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton shared the trailer at D23, highlighting the series' coming-of-age drama and emotional depth. Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has provided the musical score to enhance Kio's heroic journey against the vast African landscape. The series promises an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of Kio's growth, offering viewers an unparalleled experience of wildlife filmmaking.
