EXCLUSIVE: The McDonough Company, the production company of Ruvé and Neal McDonough, has inked a three-picture first-look deal with Angel Studios, the crowdfunding studio behind titles like Sound of Freedom, which has been their home on projects like The Last Rodeo, The Shift, and one of the most-watched films on the Angel streaming platform, Homestead.
As part of the deal, Angel will have first consideration on a slate of films currently in development at The McDonough Company, including a project that reunites Neal McDonough with long-time creative partners Jon Avnet and Mykelti Williamson following their work on The Last Rodeo, as well as such series as Justified and Graham Yost’s Boomtown.
“The McDonough Company is focused on family, faith, and celebrating freedom,” Neal McDonough said. “Partnering with a company that aligns with our passion for sharing positive, powerful stories is a dream come true for Ruvé and me, and Angel continues to be a perfect match.”
Commented Angel’s Head of Acquisitions, David Fischer, “Ruvé and Neal lead with integrity, purpose, and a deep commitment to stories that uplift and inspire. This agreement reflects shared values with our Angel Guild and a shared vision for the impact great films have on global audiences.”
As an actor, Neal McDonough is known for his work on films like Clint Eastwood’s Flags of our Fathers and Marvel’s Captain America, as well as such series as Band of Brothers, Suits, Yellowstone, and Tulsa King. The McDonough Company’s most recent film with Angel was The Last Rodeo, which Neal co-wrote and produced alongside his wife Ruvé. Pic released in theaters in May 2025.
Recently unveiling the animated feature David, Angel’s upcoming theatrical slate includes the Syrian Civil War-focused I Was A Stranger; the rom-com Solo Mio starring Kevin James, Kim Coates, and Alyson Hannigan; and Young Washington starring Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Kingsley, and William Franklyn-Miller.
