What’s the deal with this animated Biblical “David” or “Young David” project?

Watching “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” viewers are treated to a bit of a movie that’s apparently headed to theaters in the not-distant-future.

Not that we can tell this “David” musical clip that is attached to the front of the “Possum” picture is a “coming attraction.” Playing without an MPAA tag, this musical number, complete with David and his sheep, is based on the 23rd Psalm (“The Lord is my Shepherd,” etc). I thought that Angel Studios was giving us an animated short as a bonus feature for “Possum Trot,” the way Disney has over the years.

Looking for the trailer online just left me confused. Here’s an animated proof-of-concept reel from the work in progress.

But wait, Angel Studios is possum trotting out a “Young David” animated TV series, too?

Then there’s the STAGE production of this material, which I guess somebody has been planning to book as maybe a Fathom Events or church video feed or “select theaters” release next year as well.

Seems like Angel is awfully invested in this story of King David, the Early Years.

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