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, and Kelsey Grammer.

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]

Release

Young Washington is scheduled to be released in the United States by Angel on July 4, 2026. [6]

References

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