Overview

• Oscar winner Ben Kingsley, BAFTA winner Andy Serkis and Grammy winner Joel David Smallbone join William Franklyn-Miller’s portrayal of a young George Washington.
• Jon Erwin’s origin story follows a 22-year-old Washington whose critical mistake triggers the French and Indian War and forges his leadership journey.
• The screenplay by Jon Erwin, Tom Provost and Diederik Hoogstraten is finalized, with production scheduled to begin in summer 2025.
• Angel Studios will distribute the film nationwide over Independence Day weekend 2026 after launching early ticket sales on its platform.
• The year-ahead presale strategy aims to leverage audience support for character-driven historical dramas.