Mark Hamill is set to join Star Wars alumni Oscar Isaac and Forest Whitaker, with Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, providing voices in the faith-based animated movie The King of Kings.
Hailing from South Korea-based animation house Mofac Animation, the film is loosely based on The Life of Our Lord, the Dickens short story that was published decades after the author’s death and focuses on the life and times of Christ.
Brosnan voices Pontius Pilate, the biblical figure who ordered Jesus’ crucifixion. Hamill will tackle the role of King Herod, who is described in the Bible as ordering the Massacre of the Innocents shortly after Jesus’ birth. Kingsley is taking on the part of High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus.
The film follows Dickens, youngest son Walter and their cat Willa as they find themselves immersed in the story of Jesus, including memorable friends and foes. As The Hollywood Reporter previously reported, Kenneth Branagh voices Dickens, Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit) takes on Walter, and Uma Thurman portrays the author’s wife, Catherine Dickens.
Other previously announced voice stars include Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ and Forest Whitaker as apostle Peter.
The King of Kings is in final stages of production and currently seeking distribution.
The King of Kings is expected to be released around Easter 2025.
