2025 American film
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| Directed by | Seong-ho Jang |
| Written by | Seong-ho Jang |
| Based on | The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens |
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| Production company | Mofac Animation |
| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The King of Kings is an upcoming American animated Christian film written and directed by Seong-ho Jang, loosely inspired by the short story The Life of Our Lord. It features the voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 11, 2025, by Angel Studios.
Premise
The film follows Charles Dickens, a young author that tells about the Lord Jesus Christ. Together, he and Walter Dickens embark on an adventure as the master storyteller engages his youngest son's vivid imagination.
Voice cast
- Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens
- Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens
- Mark Hamill as King Herod
- Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate
- Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens
- Forest Whitaker as Peter
- Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas
- Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ
- Ava Sanger as Mary Dickens
Production
In September 2024, it was announced that an animated adaptation loosely based on The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens was in development, with Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Roman Griffin Davis, Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, and Ben Kingsley joining the cast.
Release
In November 2024, Angel Studios acquired the rights to the film. It is currently scheduled to be released on April 11, 2025.
Marketing
The official teaser for the film was released in November 2024.
References
- Couch, Aaron (September 13, 2024). "Faith-Based 'King of Kings' Sets Easter 2025 Release in Theaters". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 25, 2024). "Angel Studios Acquires Animated Pic 'The King Of Kings' And Sets Pre-Easter Release; Watch The Teaser Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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