After ‘I Can Only Imagine’ Grosses Over $83 Million, Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Announce Sequel

Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company have announced “I Can Only Imagine 2,” the sequel to the 2018 box office success “I Can Only Imagine,” which told the story of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard.

Production for the highly anticipated film is set to begin this spring, with Andrew Erwin (“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “White Bird,” “Unsung Hero“) set to direct and Kevin Downes (“Ordinary Angels,” “Jesus Revolution,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”) returning to produce the project.

‘I Can Only Imagine’ Grosses Over $83 Million

The original “I Can Only Imagine” grossed over $83 million domestically and told the inspiring true story behind MercyMe’s hit song of the same name.

The sequel will continue Bart Millard’s journey, delving deeper into the experiences that shaped the MercyMe frontman.

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John Michael Finley will reprise his role as Millard, alongside Dennis Quaid as Millard’s father and Trace Adkins as MercyMe manager Scott Brickell.

Joining the cast is Emmy-nominated actor Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us,” “Heroes” ), who will portray singer-songwriter Tim Timmons.

Kevin Downes, producer and co-founder of Kingdom Story Company, said, “’I Can Only Imagine‘ captured the hearts of audiences when it was released, and continues to provide hope and encouragement to millions around the globe.”

“The success of that film led to the founding of Kingdom Story Company, where our mission is to tell stories that ignite a ‘rush of hope,'” he added. “And so we are thrilled that we get to return to this world and explore the rest of Bart’s incredible journey in our company’s first sequel.”

“Co-directors Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle, along with Bart Millard, have crafted an emotionally rich, inspiring, and unexpected take that will appeal to both fans of the original and newcomers alike,” said Downes.