Kelvin Harrison Jr. Pokes Fun at Internet Thirst forMufasaCostar Aaron Pierre: ‘Giving the People What They Want’

Mar. 15, 2025

Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr., pictured.Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty

Theo Wargo/Getty

Kelvin Harrison Jr.is keeping theMufasafrenzy alive!

Harrison Jr., 30, voices Taka inDisney’s 2024 prequel toThe Lion KingalongsideAaron Pierre, 30, as Mufasa. On Thursday, Jan. 23, he took toTikTokto poke fun at how his costar had become a viral sensation while promoting the movie.

The nine-second clip begins with Harrison Jr. looking directly into the camera, saying, “I’m giving the people what they want.”

He then pans the camera to reveal Pierre scrolling on his phone and blissfully unaware that he’s being filmed. When Pierre finally looks up, the pair burst into laughter.

“You’re welcome,” Harrison Jr. captioned the post.

The video quickly garnered over 11 million views and is currently the second most-watched video onHarrison Jr.’sTikTok.

“Community service at the highest level,” one commenter joked.

“Thank you Kelvin… go on and get in frame too please,” another wrote, with a trio of laughing emojis.

Aaron Pierre, pictured.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

“Why is this two hours long,” a third chimed in, confessing they had been watching the short clip on a loop.

Several commenters wrote “That’s Mufasa” referring to Pierre’s appearance onThe Jennifer Hudson Showback in December.

At the time, Pierre went viral when a clip was shared on YouTube of him taking part in the show’s spirit tunnel tradition backstage. He shuffled through the hallway as people chanted “Aaron Pierre, that’s Mufasa.”

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Fans went wild for the clip on social media as they gushed about his dance moves and his appearance.

“Not only is he SO HANDSOME but he is Humble and genuinely having fun and enjoying himself! I watched this multiple times not just because he is so ATTRACTIVE but his VIBE is fire!” one YouTube viewer commented.

“What a sweet man 😍😍😍 He took in that moment and acknowledged them individually too! That humble ending was the cherry on top! It really doesn’t hurt that he is THAT GORGEOUS too!” another said.

source: people.com