Religion is one of the main subjects of horror movies. From “The Exorcist” to “The First Omen,” there are quite a few examples of the profanation of the saint on the big screen. But Nicolas Cage’s upcoming project, “The Carpenter’s Son,” about the childhood of Jesus from an unsettling point of view, wasn’t something that we were expecting.

Apparently, to the actor, it wasn’t enough to star as the eerie assassin of “Longlegs,” set to premiere on July 12. It appears that he wishes to further his path in the genre, and he’s about to lead a film that will surely be controversial.

The picture will be directed by Lotfy Nathan, who won the HBO “Emerging Artist Award” for his work in 2013’s “12 O’Clock Boys.” He said to have taken inspiration from the apocryphal gospel “The Infancy of Thomas” to redo it in a chilling version.

What will “The Carpenter’s Son” be about?

According to its official plotline, “The Carpenter’s Son” is about a family hiding in Roman Egypt. The son, known as “The Boy,” doesn’t trust his guardian, “The Carpenter.” He then rebels against his father figure using his mysterious powers, unleashing divine horrors that aggressively pursue them.

Of course, this is the story of Jesus and his earthly father, Joseph. The film will also delve into how the saviour grapples with his foreseen destiny of sacrificing himself to redeem the world from sin.

Who are the cast of “The Carpenter’s Son”?

Nicolas Cage is set to portray the role of The Carpenter, while FKA twigs is likely to take on the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She is also endeavoring to secure additional projects within horror or similar genres, as she is slated to co-star alongside Bill Skarsgård in the upcoming installment of “The Crow.”

The role of young Jesus will be portrayed by Noah Jupe, who gained worldwide fame for his appearances in “A Quiet Place” and its sequel. Clearly, this is also an attempt to establish his presence in these kind of pictures

When will “The Carpenter’s Son” be released?

Although there is not an official release date yet, Deadline noted that filming was scheduled to take place between June and September. Therefore, it’s very probable that the movie will hit theaters in December 2024 or early 2025.

The production isn’t expected to progress quickly, as both Nicolas Cage and Noah Jupe have five upcoming projects on their schedules. While Cage has most of them completed or in post-production, Jupe’s ones have barely begun filming.