Angel Studios Unveils New Trailer for ‘The King of Kings,’ Featuring “Fly” by Nightbirde

Crowdfunding production and distribution platform Angel Studios (angel.com) has released a second official trailer for their upcoming animated feature film, The King of Kings. Based on the story by Charles Dickens, the CG-animated family pic will open in theaters on April 11.

The new spot features the song “Fly” by the late Nightbirde (Jane Marczewski), previewing the movie’s distinctive storytelling approach set against the stirring composition.

“We are honored to feature Nightbirde’s music in this new trailer for The King of Kings,” said Brandon Purdue, EVP of Global Theatrical for Angel Studios. “Her music not only complements the narrative but also embodies the spirit of hope and faith that the film celebrates. We believe this trailer will set the stage for what promises to be a deeply moving cinematic experience for families around the globe.”

The King of Kings s an imaginative retelling of the story of Jesus Christ which combines a Dickens narrative with a journey of faith, seen through the eyes of a child. The film’s voice cast is led by Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens and featuring Forest Whitaker as Peter, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ.

The film marks the directorial debut of Korean VFX supervisor Seong-ho Jang (The Thousand Faces of Dunjia).

Marczewski was an American singer-songwriter known for her appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2021 and her popular 2020 single “It’s OK,” which followed her second diagnosis and remission of cancer. She reached No. 3 on Billboard‘s Emerging Artists chart in June 2021. Marczewski received a Golden Buzzer on AGT for “It’s OK,” but withdrew from the show before the quarterfinals due to her worsening health due to cancer. She died Feb. 19, 2022 at age 31.

All proceeds from the licensing of the posthumously released “Fly” will support the Nightbirde Foundation, a 501c3 that seeks to bring hope to women who are battling breast cancer.