EKKL Entertainment has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the Biblical epic “Daniel: The Furnace,” starring Mena Massoud (“Aladdin”) and Elijah Alexander (“The Chosen One”), and is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters in September.
Directed by Canada’s Matthew and Daniel Koeman (“She Has a Name”), “Daniel: The Fiery Furnace” is an origin story set against the backdrop of the Old Testament prophet Daniel’s captivity in Babylon.
The faith-based film was produced by the Kooman Brothers with Travis Mann (“I Can Only Imagine” EP) and Massoud.
According to the synopsis, as Daniel (Massoud) rises to power within a powerful and ruthless empire, a ruthless king (Alexander) issues a decree requiring absolute worship under the penalty of death. “When three faithful men, Shadrach (Onser Kamchi), Meshach (Adam Rahaoui), and Abednego (Zaki Ali), refused to bow down, they chose to be thrown into the fiery furnace rather than betray God.”
EKKL, founded last year by Michael Scott (producer of faith and inspirational films whose films have collectively grossed over $200 million), will release Daniel: The Fiery Furnace in theaters nationwide on September 11th.
EKKL also plans to begin international sales of “Daniel” at the Cannes Film Festival through its international sales division, also known as Pinnacle Peak.
Scott said in a statement: “The Koeman brothers have been making impactful and moving films for 20 years, and EKKL looks forward to bringing their latest endeavor to the big screen on the global scale it deserves.” “The universal message of this film will resonate around the world.”
The Koeman brothers added: “We are thrilled to partner with EKKL Entertainment to bring this story to audiences around the world hungry for Biblical stories. This film speaks timeless truths about courage and standing firm in the face of impossible odds.”
“EKKL shares our vision of providing meaningful, high-quality storytelling that resonates across cultures,” Mann said. “We look forward to audiences around the world experiencing this film.”
