Fans have just received their first look at the upcoming film that will reuniteStar WarsactorsOscar IsaacandMark Hamillin a not-so-distant galaxy a long, long time ago.The King of Kingsis an animated feature that puts a somewhat sci-fi twist on the story of the original miracle worker, and the film’s official teaser trailer reveals an initial glimpse of Isaac’s transformation into the Son of God Himself.
Directed by renowned VFX specialist Seong-ho Jang, and produced by South Korea’s Mofac Animation,The King of Kingsadds an intriguing element of time travel to an otherwise familiar Biblical tale. Based off of a Charles Dickens short story, the film follows none other than the 19th century author himself — along with his son, Walter — as they inadvertently stumble upon a multidimensional portal and end up coming face-to-face with history’s most talked-about celebrity. Jesus isn’t the only Biblical figure Dickens and Walter encounter, however — they’re also treated to an entourage of 27 C.E.’s biggest hits, including Mary, Joseph, Jesus' disciples, and even some of his enemies.
Isaac himself will tackle the role of Jesus Christ — a decisionthat encapsulates the film’s goal to present Jesus and his teachings in a compassionate, child-friendly way. A statement on the officialKing of Kingswebsite reads:
“With his soothing voice and expressive delivery, Isaac’s portrayal captures the essence of Jesus’ teachings, presenting them in a way that is accessible and engaging for young audiences.”
Isaac is joined by a star-studded cast of fellowStar Warscompatriots, including Mark Hamill as King Herod, Forest Whitaker as the apostle Peter, and Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens. You can check out the official teaser trailer forTheKing of Kingsbelow.
‘The King of Kings’Draws Inspiration From a Little-Known Short Story
Although the combination of time travel and Jesus Christ may seem a little unorthodox,The King of Kingsis actually based off of a posthumously published Charles Dickens short story,The Life of Our Lord. Written for his children, and read aloud to them annually as a Christmas tradition, the story follows Dickens, his son, and their cat Willa as they experience the story of Jesus’s life. However,The Life of Our Lordremained largely unknown until 1934, when it was published six decades after Dickens’ death. Since the story was always intended to be told to children, the animated adaptation is a perfect modern medium to continue Dickens' beloved tradition of sharing his faith.
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Although it’s difficult to top the role of humanity’s savior, Isaachas a full plate of upcoming projectsalongsideThe King of Kings— many of which are decidedly less than family friendly. He’s playing the titular Dr. Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro’s adaption of the Mary Shelley novel; he’s expected to appear alongside Kristen Stewart in the vampire filmFlesh of the Gods, and he’ll make a brief return to religion as Dante Alighieri inHand of Dante. Isaac will appear in animated form in the upcomingSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,where he’ll reprise his role as Miguel O’Hara, and finally, he’s expected to play Solid Snake in the film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’sMetal Geargames.
The King of Kingsis slated for a U.S. release on Easter weekend.
