Angel Studios: Gospel star Phil Wickham plays David in animated musical film “DAVID”
December 19, 2025 – Angel Studios (NYSE: ANGX), an American media and technology company, releases the official trailer for the animated musical film DAVID. This major project features the gospel singer Phil WickhamGRAMMY-nominee and multi-Dove Award winner, who performs the voice of the adult King David.
Highlights and context
- Phil Wickham plays adult Davidbringing his voice and his musical universe to this emblematic character of the Bible.
- The film traces the life of the shepherd who became king, his confrontation against Goliath, and explores themes of faith, courage and loyalty.
- The theatrical release is planned in the United States on December 19, 2025after achieving millions of dollars in pre-sales, a record for Angel Studios.
- The creative team includes Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes (director), Joseph Trapanese (music), and Kyle Portbury & Sam Wilson (screenplay).
Phil Wickham says: “Finding the voice of David within me was a challenge and a joy. I am honored to be part of a film that will share hope and faith across the world.” Director Phil Cunningham says: “Phil Wickham embodies what we wanted to bring to the screen: adventure, vulnerability and spirituality.”
A musical epic about faith and courage
The story of “DAVID” follows the journey of the famous shepherd who became king of Israel. The film explores his humble beginnings, his struggle against the giant Goliathand the faith that guided him in the face of power and trials. The story combines music, emotion and spiritual values in the form of a musical animated film.
The cast includes Phil WickhamGRAMMY Award-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist, Brandon Engman, Brian Stivale And Miri Mesika. The production is signed Phil Cunningham And Brent Dawesalready known for the film “Jungle Beat”. The screenplay is co-written by Dawes, Kyle Portbury (“Young David,” “The Hopeful”) and Sam Wilsonwith a original soundtrack composed by Joseph Trapanese (“The Greatest Showman,” “Straight Outta Compton”).
The official trailer is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv9V3dk98PM
Sources
- Official press release fromAngel Studios – press.angel.com
- Angel Studios Official YouTube Page – YouTube.com/AngelStudios
- Thechristianbeat.org
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