Young Washington

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Young Washington
Directed by Jon Erwin
Written by
  • Jon Erwin
  • Tom Provost
  • Diederik Hoogstraten
Produced by
  • Jon Erwin
  • Chip Diggins
Starring
Production
companies
  • Wonder Project
  • 10 Ton Productions
  • 2521 Entertainment
  • Wild Atlantic Pictures
Distributed by Angel
Release date
  • July 4, 2026 (2026-07-04)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Young Washington is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Jon Erwin. It is based on the life of the first president of the United States George Washington. William Franklyn-Miller stars as the titular character, alongside Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Joel Smallbone, Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, Mia Rodgers, and Jonno Davies.

Contents

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Angel on July 4, 2026.

Cast

Production

In July 2025, Angel announced that biographical drama film revolving around the life of the first president of the United States George Washington was in development, with Jon Erwin directing the film, and co-writing the script with Tom Provost and Diederik Hoogstraten. William Franklyn-Miller was cast in the lead role. [1] [2] In August, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, and Joel Smallbone joined the cast. [3] Principal photography began in late August 2025, in Ireland and Virginia, with Kelsey Grammer joining the cast as Thomas Fairfax. [4] [5] Mary-Louise Parker, Mia Rodgers and Jonno Davies were added to the cast in the following month. [6]

Release

Young Washington is scheduled to be released in the United States by Angel on July 4, 2026. [7]

References

  1. Kit, Borys (July 17, 2025). "'Young Washington' Finds Its Commander-in-Chief in Up-and-Comer William Franklyn-Miller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  2. Tabbara, Mona (July 25, 2025). "'Victorian Psycho', 'Young Washington' among the big projects shooting in Ireland this summer". Screen Daily . Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  3. Grobar, Matt (August 5, 2025). "Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis & Joel David Smallbone Join Presidential Biopic 'Young Washington' From Wonder Project And Angel Studios". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  4. Gomez, Dessi (August 29, 2025). "Kelsey Grammer Joins 'Young Washington' Film From Wonder Project And Angel Studios". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  5. Calnan, Ellie (August 29, 2025). "2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily . Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  6. Ritman, Alex (September 5, 2025). "Mary-Louise Parker, Mia Rodgers and 'Better Man' Star Jonno Davies Join 'Young Washington' Biopic as First Look Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  7. Harris, Raquel (July 2, 2025). "Angel Studios & Wonder Project Set 'Young Washington' Presidential Biopic for 2026 (Exclusive)". TheWrap . Retrieved July 26, 2025.