The film is based on Barbara Robinson’s book. Dallas Jenkins will serve as the director. Jenkins was the director, producer, and creator of the bible-based Show "The Chosen." Kevin Downes (Kingdom Story), Daryl Lefever, Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin will produce alongside McDaniel and Thomas. Jenkins will executive produce alongside Molen, Mark Kendell, and Tony Young.
Chelsea Kujawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee the project for Lionsgate. Production begins next month in Canada.
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The film will debut theatrically over the 2024 holiday season.
Jenkins today released a video detailing his commitment to the project, why it means so much to him, and how he got to be the one to make the movie: “This is a dream come true and the movie I’ve most wanted to make my whole career. And I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone other than Lionsgate and Kingdom, who make great movies while supporting filmmakers.”
Here is the Kevin Doenes, a producer, statement about the project:
“With the incredible response to ‘Jesus Revolution,’ we are thrilled to continue working with our partners at Lionsgate to bring trusted and inspiring content to screen. With ‘Ordinary Angels’ and ‘Unsung Hero’ releasing at the top of the year, we’re delighted to partner with Dallas Jenkins on ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ rounding out the year with a holiday film we’re confident will become a new family favorite.”
Here is a statement about the project from Erin Westerman, Lionsgate president of Production:
“The passion and vision Dallas has for this story is infectious – and to show him how we believe in the project as much as he does, we turned the Lionsgate restaurant into a holiday wonderland for him. We believe he will deliver a holiday perennial that will be fun for the whole family next holiday season.”
Below is Dallas Jenkins' YouTube Clip which announced his upcoming project: The Best Pageant Ever:
source: The Wrap