by AdAstrα » January 7th, 2011, 6:12 pm
[quote="crystally"]
but anyway, I've always thought Nuka is zira and scar's son, because why would zira and her cubs appear in the movie at all if they're not related to any of the original characters?[/quote]
Because every movie needs an antagonist of some sort. Which, in this case, is Zira and her pride, a group of former Pridelanders who were forced into exile for being loyal to Scar. Kovu was obviously created to serve as Kiara's love interest, and the other two are there because they add variety and depth to the story.