The King of Kings (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Seong-ho Jang |
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| 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 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, Roman Griffin Davis, Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill and Ben Kingsley.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 11, 2025, by Angel Studios.
Premise
[edit]The film follows Charles Dickens, a young human 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
[edit]- Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens
- Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens
- Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens
- Ava Sanger as Mary Dickens
- Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ
- Forest Whitaker as Peter
- Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate
- Mark Hamill as King Herod
- Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas
Production
[edit]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.[1]
Release
[edit]In November 2024, Angel Studios acquired the rights to the film. It is currently scheduled to be released on April 11, 2025.[2]
Marketing
[edit]The official teaser for the film was released in November 2024.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Couch, Aaron (September 13, 2024). "Faith-Based 'King of Kings' Sets Easter 2025 Release in Theaters". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b 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.