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For KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone to Co-Direct, Star in 'Drummer Boy' Movie Musical
The action-musical follows two brothers on opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War and begins shooting in Ireland later this month, Angel said.
- On Monday, Angel Studios unveiled the action-musical 'Drummer Boy' at CinemaCon, which follows two brothers on opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War and begins shooting in Ireland later this month.
- Filmmaker Ben Smallbone directs alongside his brother Joel David Smallbone, a member of For King and Country, who leads the cast with Lucas Leach and Beth Easdown from a screenplay by Richard L. Ramsey.
- Alongside 'Drummer Boy', Angel Studios presented the historical epic 'Young Washington,' releasing July 3, and the Andy Serkis-directed 'Animal Farm' animation arriving May 1 with a cast including Seth Rogen and Glenn Close.
- The Smallbone brothers described the film as a Christmas story beginning over 2,000 years ago, set against a nation built on 250 years of independence.
- These projects form part of an expansive upcoming slate showcased at CinemaCon, as Angel Studios continues to focus on diverse productions ranging from animated features to historical epics.
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For KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone to co-direct, star in 'Drummer Boy' movie musical
Joel Smallbone attends Lionsgate’s ‘The Unbreakable Boy’ New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Feb. 19, 2025, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) A version of “The Little Drummer Boy” by the Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY has been returning to the charts every holiday season for the past few years. Now it seems the song has inspired a movie. Joel Smallbone will co-direct and star in the film, Drummer Boy, set to hit t…
Angel Studios Unveils Revolutionary War Action-Musical ‘Drummer Boy’ From Grammy-Winning Christian Pop Group For King and Country
Australian filmmaker Ben Smallbone (“Priceless,” “Homestead”) is teaming with his bother Joel David Smallbone, best known as one half of Christian pop duo For King and Country (alongside another brother, Luke Smallbone), to direct a new feature for Angel Studios. Being unveiled by Angel on Monday at CinemaCon as part of its upcoming slate, “Drummer […]
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A version of "The Little Drummer Boy" by the Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY has been returning to the charts every holiday season for the past few years. Now it seems the song has inspired a movie. Joel Smallbone will co-direct and star in the film, Drummer Boy, set to hit theaters Nov. 6. A press release describes it as a "Christmas musical about two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War." Joel's co…
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A version of "The Little Drummer Boy" by the Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY has been returning to the charts every holiday season for the past few years. Now it seems the song has inspired a movie. Joel Smallbone will co-direct and star in [...]
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A version of “The Little Drummer Boy” by the Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY has been returning to the charts every holiday season for the past few years. Now it seems the song has inspired a movie. Joel Smallbone will co-direct and star in the film, Drummer Boy, set to hit theaters Nov. 6. A press release describes it as a “Christmas musical about two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War.” Joel’s co…
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