Angel Studios is partnering with Wonder Project to bring the early years of former President George Washington to the big screen next year, just in time for the United States’s landmark anniversary.

The film, Young Washington, explores Washington’s involvement in the French and Indian War at 22 years old, and how he finds the courage to become the leader of the United States. The movie stars William Franklyn-Miller as Washington and is directed by Jon Erwin, the director of 2023’s Jesus Revolution and Wonder Project’s Chief Creative Officer.

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“With this teaser trailer, audiences are getting their first real look at the scale, emotion, and power of Young Washington. It captures the tension, courage, and humanity of a leader whose formative story has rarely been told on screen. We’re honored to bring this epic to theaters for America’s 250th anniversary and thrilled to see audiences already engaging and securing their seats to experience Young Washington on the biggest screens possible,” Angel Studios’s Head of Theatrical Distribution and Brand Development Brandon Purdie said in a press release.

The film, releasing July 3 next year, also stars several iconic actors in supporting roles, including Andy Serkis, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Kelsey Grammer. 

Angel Studios capitulated to newfound attention when it released Sound of Freedom on July 4, 2023, earning over $184 million in North America and tallying over $250 million globally. Since then, the entertainment company has released other films of varying popularity, including the animated film The King of Kings, which went on to play at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Wonder Project is also making a name for itself with House of David, a series on Amazon Prime that explores the story of King David in the Bible. The show’s second season debuted on Oct. 5.

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The U.S. is preparing for several events to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year, one of which will be the return of fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Gov. Larry Rhoden (R-SD) invited President Donald Trump to spend July 4 next year at Mount Rushmore, saying South Dakota will “throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America.”

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, the bipartisan commission charged with leading the celebration of the 250th birthday, selected C-SPAN as its first media partner on Oct. 5. The media outlet will work with the commission to produce programming tied to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.