Teaser Trailer For The Historical Epic YOUNG WASHINGTON with Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer, and Ben Kingsley

Angel Studios has released the first teaser trailer for Young Washington, a sweeping historical drama that dives into the untold origin story of America’s first president.

This film explores the early trials, battles, and defining moments that shaped George Washington before he became the leader of a revolution.

The film introduces William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington, with Mary-Louise Parker as his mother, Mary Washington, and Kelsey Grammer as Lord Fairfax.

Andy Serkis takes on the role of General Edward Braddock, while Ben Kingsley plays Robert Dinwiddie, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Rounding out the cast is Jonno Davies as James Mackay.

The teaser offers a glimpse into a gritty and patriotic origin tale centered around Washington’s early military experiences. The story follows him as he navigates brutal battles during the French and Indian War and learns what it truly means to lead.

Angel Studios describes it with the tagline: “Before he led a revolution, he survived one.” According to the official synopsis, Young Washington “captures the tension, courage, and humanity of a leader whose formative story has rarely been told on screen.”

Directed by Jon Erwin, known for Jesus Revolution and I Can Only Imagine, the movie is seto hit theaters on July 3, 2026, just ahead of America’s 250th Independence Day celebration, the film is clearly timed to stir patriotic pride.