'Heaven is for Real' Movie Trailer: Film on True Account to Debut Easter 2014 [Video]

Heaven is for Real
Heaven is for Real  Heaven is for Real

"Heaven is for Real" official movie trailer has been released on Thursday. The movie is based on a true account of a Nebraska pastor's son insisting that he's visited heaven.

Produced by Sony, the film re-creates the story in Todd Burpo's New York Times #1 best-selling book. And We Were Soldiers and Secretariat director Randall Wallace was selected to bring the story to the big screen.

Moreover, Greg Kinnears, who is an Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winning actor, stars as Todd, Kelly Reilly as Todd's wife Sonja, and Conner Corum as the couple's son Colton.

Wallace has requested Kinnear to cast as Colton's father, because he believe that Kinnear was the "perfect blend of strength and charisma and sensitivity," the Entertainment Weekly reported.

Connor Corum was selected after an extensive national search. In addition, Sonja is played by Reilly, who Wallace describes as "romantic and earth and magical" for her role as minister's wife. The couple's relationship is a crucial element to the story, as they deal with their son's stories together - one of which involves meeting the child that they lost during pregnancy in heaven.

"I had seen some of her work and was amazed how much she could say with a glance, or with a pause. Her silence was eloquent," he told EW in an interview.

Wallace said he was "amazed" at how the story got to him, especially when he's been around churches all his life and been exposed to lots of materials that are categorized as inspirational. "It speaks to the cynic in most of us," he said

In addition, it was reported that Kinnears has found faith through the film. A scene that was "both mysterious and haunting" for Burpo was that Colton denies that "Jesus looks anything like the pictures he's been show. "

In the spiritual tale, although the parents were initially unsure what to believe, they eventually came to trust their son's revelation. In 2010, the father published the book "Heaven is For Real" about the family's experience.

Heaven is for Real is an overtly Christian movie with a mainstream appeal, where even some skeptics could find something comforting and heart-warming.

The film will be released just before Easter on April 16, 2014.

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.