Kenneth Branagh (A HAUNTING IN VENICE) and Pierce Brosnan (THE LAST RIFLEMAN) lead an all-star voice cast in Angel Studios’ upcoming animated feature THE KING OF KINGS, set for an Easter release on April 11th. Based on a Charles Dickens short story, the film follows a transformative bedtime tale between a father and son that brings the story of Jesus to life through a child’s imagination.
Branagh takes on the central role of Charles Dickens himself, who recounts the greatest story ever told to his youngest son Walter (voiced by Roman Griffin Davis). As Dickens narrates, the biblical tale unfolds through vivid animation, with Brosnan portraying one of history’s most notorious figures – Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who ultimately ordered Jesus’ crucifixion.
The two acclaimed British actors are joined by an impressive ensemble including Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas, Forest Whitaker, and Oscar Isaac. The film is directed by Seong-ho ‘Jay’ Jang, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rob Edwards (THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG).