The new official trailer for the forthcoming Beyoncé visual album Black Is King is bursting with celebrity cameos; including her Destiny’s Child cohort Kelly Rowland, Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Campbell and Jay-Z.
The visual album reimagines the lessons of The Lion King and will arrive on Disney+ shortly after the one year anniversary of Disney’s most recent adaptation of the story.
This adaptation honours the voyages of Black families throughout time in the tale about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny. And with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love; he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne.
The new trailer is much more narrative than the previously-released teaser video. It begins with Beyoncé in voiceover saying, “Life is a set of choices. Lead, or be led astray. Follow your light, or lose it.”
Based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift, and starring the album’s featured artists and some special guest appearances; Black Is King will also offer videos for My Power, Mood 4 Eva and Brown Skin Girl.
Premiering globally on July 31, Black Is King is written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé.
