CNN reports that Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins has signed on to direct a sequel of the "The Lion King."<br />The live-action "Lion King" was a success, grossing an estimated $1.66 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.<br />The cast included Donald Glover and Beyoncé.<br />Jenkins said that being able to work with Disney and expand it's reach into the African diaspora is "a dream come true."
