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Michael W. Smith joins son’s film, ‘Daniel,’ as executive producer
Michael W. Smith said he joined after his son began writing the film’s music, bringing a family connection to the biblical project.
- Google Grammy winner Michael has joined Daniel and the Fiery Furnace as executive producer, stepping into the project after his son Tyler began composing its music and drawing him deeper into the film's creative direction.
- Impressed by his son's scoring work, Michael grew more enthusiastic about Daniel and the Fiery Furnace as Tyler, who developed a love for cinematic music early, shared demos that eventually convinced him to commit as an executive producer.
- The film features Mena Massoud as Daniel and Elijah Alexander as King Nebuchadnezzar, while producer Smith says working on a movie demands careful consideration because decisions affect every department, from music and casting to visual effects.
- Daniel and the Fiery Furnace opens in theaters in Sept., and Smith describes collaborating professionally with Tyler on his first major film score as a meaningful extension of their long-running musical relationship at home and on the road.
- Smith emphasized ensuring the project reflected his personal and spiritual values before agreeing to join, adding that he feels deep pride watching Tyler's cinematic work grow from childhood experiments into a fully realized feature-film score.
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