However theyre what Ford Riley uses when describingThe Lion Guard, a Disney Junior series he executive produces.
Riley admits its a big challenge.
Watching how they co-existed helped to inspire many of the main characters interactions.
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Riley also drew heavily from classic mythology to fuel the ongoing plots of the series.
Its in that film where Riley found the strong central conflict that would make upThe Lion Guard.
Protecting the Circle of Life.
InThe Lion Kingthe Circle of Life is the natural order of things, he says.
Our bad guys come from those that dont respect the Circle of Life.
They just want to eat and wreak havoc.
Disney also supported Riley in deepening the mythology ofThe Lion King.
To put it simply, dont judgeThe Lion Guardsolely on it being a Disney Junior show.
