The Warriorsis incredibly cinematic material.

Miranda has even coyly suggested in the press he might be happy with it as a concept album.

So why not a newWarriorsfilm as a musical?

Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Warriors

Noooo, Miranda says with a wry smile.

First of all, I dont have film rights toWarriors.

I have the rights to adapt it musically, and those can transfer to the stage.

But its not even an option.

But also, its a love letter to a movie.

Id really be loath to step into those shoes.

But yeah that movie is untouchable to me.

So it just kind of raised my standards, I think.

I could tell when I was writing one or the other.

Like I never got myEncantomusic confused with mytick, tick… BOOM!directing, and those were simultaneous.

In the meantime, Mufasa: The Lion King opens only in theaters on Friday, Dec. 20.