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Andy Serkis, Sir Ben Kingsley and Joel David Smallbone have joined the cast of Young Washington.The trio have joined the presidential origin story that is being developed by Wonder Project and Angel Studios.The movie - which is being directed by Wonder Project's Jon Erwin - stars the previously announced William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington and chronicles the beginnings of the first American president.After he makes a tremendous mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, the ambitious 22-year-old Washington must face up to his failures and find the courage to become a leader who will forge a nation.Kingsley will play Robert Dinwiddie, the strong-willed Virginia Governor who entrusts Washington with his first command, with Serkis starring as General Edward Braddock – an overconfident British officer who gives the defeated Washington another shot at military glory.Smallbone portrays William Fairfax, a cunning friend and romantic rival...

By a show of hands in the comments section, who remembers the 1988 comedy Young Einstein, starring Yahoo Serious? If you’re nodding your head, give yourself a gold star, and prepare for another film focusing on an influential figure with the word “Young” in the title. According to Deadline, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, and Joel David Smallbone are joining the cast of Young Washington, a presidential biopic focusing on George Washington, America’s first president.

The Young Washington biopic is from Wonder Project and Angel Studios. Jon Erwin is directing it. William Franklyn-Miller plays a young George Washington for the epic origin story, chronicling the political figure’s rise to power. “After making a tremendous mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, an ambitious 22-year-old Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation,” says Deadline’s description of the film.

Exclusive: Oscar winner Ben Kingsley (The Thursday Murder Club), BAFTA winner Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum) and Grammy winner Joel David Smallbone (Unsung Hero) are new additions to the cast of Young Washington, a recently announced presidential origin story from Wonder Project and Angel Studios.

Directed by Wonder Project’s Jon Erwin, the film stars the previously announced William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington, chronicling the beginnings of America’s first president. After making a tremendous mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, an ambitious 22-year-old Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation.

Kingsley will play Robert Dinwiddie, the strong-willed Governor of Virginia who entrusts the young Washington with his first command. Serkis plays General Edward Braddock, an overconfident British officer who gives the defeated Washington another chance at military glory.

Anyone who purchased tickets to Angel Studios’ upcoming “Young Washington” movie without knowing a single cast member should now have a better idea of what they’re getting into.

Up-and-comer William Franklyn-Miller, who has appeared in shows such as “Arrow” and “Medici” and will be seen in the Apple TV series “Neuromancer,” has been cast as America’s first president in the faith-based film from “House of David” creator Jon Erwin. This will be the 21-year-old actor’s highest profile role to date, offering a conventionally attractive portrayal of the Founding Father with all of his original teeth intact.

“With ‘Young Washington,’ I am honored to be able to show a modern audience what it felt like to be George Washington during such an early and pivotal time in his life — his ambition, his heartbreak, his failures and the events that drove him to become the revered figure we all know,...

William Franklyn-Miller will be cutting down the cherry tree.

In a potential breakthrough role, the 21 year old up-and-comer has nabbed the starring role of Young Washington, a feature origin story of sorts of America’s first president being made by faith-based powerhouses Wonder Project and Angel Studios.

The project will directed by Wonder Project founder and House of David creator Jon Erwin, who also co-wrote the script with Tom Provost and Diederik Hoogstraten.

Erwin will produce the film with Chip Diggins. Wonder is joined on the production side by 10 Ton Productions, led by Benton Crane, and 2521 Entertainment, led by Tyler Zacharia. Angel will distribute worldwide.

The chronicle of the future politician and general begins with his mistake attacking a patrol that triggers the French and Indian War, forcing the ambitious 22-year-old Washington to face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation.

It won’t have to be an Odyssean trek to the theaters for Christopher Nolan fans to snag IMAX tickets to his next film, “The Odyssey.” Two years after Nolan’s Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” left audiences scrambling for IMAX seats in theaters, tickets for “The Odyssey” will go on sale on July 17, 2025, exactly one year before the film is released.

Advance tickets will only be available at movie theaters with 70mm IMAX screens and only for select showtimes. As we all remember, “Oppenheimer” in 70mm IMAX was a rarity in certain areas with fans traveling across state lines to go to a screening. And that dedication panned out: “Oppenheimer” earned $975 million at the global box office in 2023, with 20 percent of the grosses due to the IMAX tickets.

Keep in mind, though, that a trailer for “The Odyssey” hasn’t even been released yet from Universal… despite those online leaks...

If you haven’t already, today is a great time to figure out what movie you want to see over the Fourth of July weekend and buy your tickets. And if you’ve already locked down your seats for “F1” or “40 Acres” this weekend, why not buy some movie tickets for July 4th, 2026?

Angel Studios has announced that its upcoming film “Young Washington,” a biopic about America’s first president from “House of David” creator and “Jesus Revolution” director Jon Erwin, will patriotically roll into theaters on America’s 250th birthday. The faith-based media company and “Sound of Freedom” distributor, which is co-producing the film with Wonder Project, already has tickets available for purchase through its ticketing platform on Angel.com.

The studio is so excited about the project that tickets went on sale before a single camera rolled on the film. Production on “Young Washington” is expected to begin later this summer,...

“Young Washington” — a biopic film that chronicles the origins of the first president of the United States, George Washington — is set to hit theaters July 4, 2026, from Angel Studios and Wonder Project, TheWrap can exclusively reveal.

Jon Erwin (“Jesus Revolution”) will direct the movie, and filming starts up this summer. Casting and production details have yet to be announced, but in an industry-first, tickets are actually on sale before the film has even been shot via Angel’s ticketing platform.

“I’ve dreamed of telling the powerful origin story of George Washington for nearly a decade. It’s a story of a true pioneer, which makes it the perfect project to partner on with the pioneers at Angel and their world-class distribution network,” Erwin said in a statement to TheWrap. “’Young Washington’ isn’t just a film—it’s a celebration of the American spirit and the miracle of the forging of our nation.

As people continue to complain about the cost of groceries, fuel, and housing, Amazon has decided to make viewers pay even more money if they want to watch Season 2 of the Biblical historical drama, House of David. Up until now, the series has been available to watch with a regular Amazon Prime subscription, but come fall, fans looking to tune into the second season will have to pay an additional $9/month on top of their $14.99/month Prime membership. Crazy, right?

The news comes after House of David creator, Jon Erwin, announced that he'd be starting Wonder Project, a new subscription channel available through Amazon that will cost $8.99/month and feature "over 1,000 hours of highly curated movies and TV series that reflect the company's mission: to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in." House of David Season 2 will be moving over to the new channel,...

The utopian vision of streaming is that one day there will just be one streamer to rule them all, a unified platform that lets you search, browse, and watch everything across all different services in one place. That means no more switching apps, no more remembering separate passwords for individual services, and no guessing which movie or show is on which platform.

Honestly, it’s what cable or satellite with a DVR was like once upon a time, or at least the good parts of cable.

The trouble is, some of the streamers don’t want to cooperate, and no single platform has universally emerged to unify everyone. Amazon Prime Video, however, is making the case that, hey, maybe it should be us.

At an industry event Amazon hosted on Wednesday, June 25 in Culver City, CA called Engage 2025, the research firm Antenna presented data from a study commissioned by Amazon...

Prime Video will serve as the launchpad for a new subscription add-on targeting faith-driven audiences this fall, with the second season of biblical drama House of David headlining the rollout. Entertainment group Wonder Project, led by Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin, is launching the branded service in the U.S. via Prime Video’s Marketplace. Priced […]

Prime Video Sets Fall Launch for Wonder Project Channel With <i>House of David</i> Season 2 Exclusive...

Wonder Project announced today that it will launch a new subscription offering exclusively on Prime Video in the U.S. in the fall of 2025. Wonder Project is an independent studio founded by Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin that creates films and series for the global faith and values audience.

For $8.99 a month on top of a Prime membership, subscribers will get early access to new original films and series produced by Wonder Project, and at launch, the new streaming service will feature over 1000 hours of highly curated movies and TV series that reflect the company’s mission: “to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in.”

“At Wonder Project, we seek to entertain our growing audience with courageous stories that restore faith in things worth believing in,” said Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, Chief Executive Officer of Wonder Project.

“Great films and TV shows bring families,...

Wonder Project’s faith-focused programming is headed to a new $8.99 per month subscription service launching on Prime Video in the U.S. this fall.

The Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin-led independent studio’s new offering, dubbed Wonder Project, will give subscribers early access to new original films and series and feature over 1,000 hours of highly curated programming from its library of movies and shows.

“At Wonder Project, we seek to entertain our growing audience with courageous stories that restore faith in things worth believing in. Great films and TV shows bring families, friends and communities together and drive meaningful connection in a world that is craving connection right now,” Hoogstraten, who serves as CEO, said in a statement. “As a mother, I can’t wait to have this shared viewing experience in my own home — through a brand we can truly call our own.”

Among the programming will...

Jon Erwin, the director of “I Can Only Imagine” and the creator of the hit Biblical series “House of David,” is launching a new subscription service that will be the exclusive home of Season 2 of “House of David.”

Erwin is launching the subscription streaming channel Wonder Project, which shares the name of his independent, faith-based studio, via Amazon Prime Video. At launch, the service will provide access to over 1,000 hours of curated movies and TV series that fit the brand of “courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in.” Erwin intends to release other originals through the service as well.

Erwin will also release “House of David” Season 2 exclusively through the subscription service, with it then launching on Prime Video in the U.S. and globally at a later date. The show, about the fight between David and Goliath, was one of the top new shows last year on Prime Video,...

If you want to see Season 2 of House of David this fall, you’ll have to cough up an additional nine bucks.

The faith-based drama will initially be exclusive to Wonder Project subscribers — a new subscription offering exclusively available through Amazon. That means, in addition to your Prime Video subscription, you’ll have to pay for Wonder Project, which will cost $8.99/month at launch.

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The subscription-within-a-subscription promises “over 1,000 hours...

Amazon has found their next Biblical television smash hit. Dallas Jenkinshas signed on to develop Joseph of Egypt for the studio, after The Chosenproved that audiences are very interested in seeing narratives from the Bible depicted on screen. Jenkins will return to television after producing a wide variety of Biblical projects that have resonated with audiences from all over the world. No actors have been cast in Joseph of Egypt, so it might be a while before audiences get to enjoy this title on Prime Video.

In the Bible, the story of Joseph is centered around how the young man is sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers. Many years before Jesus Christ (Jonathan Roumie) walked the Earth, Joseph found different ways to interpret the Pharaoh's strange dreams. When Joseph's predictions saved Egypt from famine, he quickly became popular within the community. The team that worked hard to turn...

Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios has rounded out its core cast for faith-based drama series It’s Not Like That with Caleb Baumann (Parish), Cary Christopher (Days Of Our Lives), and newcomers Leven Miranda, Cassidy Paul and Liv Lendell joining as series regulars. They join series leads Erinn Hayes, Scott Foley and J.R. Ramirez.

Created by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson, who also serve as showrunners, It’s Not Like That follows Lori (Hayes), who is freshly divorced with two teens. Malcolm’s (Foley) a minister and recently widowed dad of three. Their families once did everything together, but now Lori and Malcolm must navigate their newly minted singledom, parenthood and the complexities of Malcolm being a modern-day minister. Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?

Miranda, Paul and Christopher will play Flora, Penelope and Justin, respectively, as Malcolm’s (Foley) children in the...

Exclusive: J.R. Ramirez (Manifest) is set as a lead opposite Erinn Hayes and Scott Foley in It’s Not Like That, a faith-based drama at Prime Video.

Created by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson, who also serve as showrunners, It’s Not Like That follows Lori (Hayes), who is freshly divorced with two teens. Malcolm’s (Foley) a minister and recently widowed dad of three. Their families once did everything together, but now Lori and Malcolm must navigate their newly minted singledom, parenthood and the complexities of Malcolm being a modern-day minister. Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?

Ramirez will play the series regular role of David, Lori’s ex-husband.

Deitchman and Robinson executive produce alongside Garret Lerner. Additional executive producers include Jon Erwin, Justin Rosenblatt, and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten for Wonder Project, Alex Goldstone (Dickinson) for 42 & Anonymous Content and Kingdom Story Company.

If you're a fan of The Chosen, then there's another Biblical series for you to check out that will definitely garner your interest. That's House of David on Prime Video! Back in March, we got the news that the show would be coming back for a season 2. And now, there's another exciting update.

House of David season 2 has officially started filming! The historical drama first premiered in February 2025, and released its season finale just this month on April 3. So things are definitely moving fast with the show! First, it got a quick renewal. And now, work has already begun on the second season.

Creator Jon Erwin took to social media to share his love for Greece, which is where the series films. This indicates that the cast and crew are back there to film season 2. What's interesting though is that director Kristopher S. Kimlin also shared pics and updates on his Instagram account.

After a brilliant first season which helped set the groundwork for the emergence of one of Israel's most famous kings. Prime Video's biblical epic, House of David, has since been renewed for a second season. Expanding the biblical story beyond the well-known underdog story of David (Michael Iskander) and the 14-foot-tall giant, Goliath (Martyn Ford), the show explores the other relationships which will help shape the life of one of Israel's greatest kings. Production on the second season has begun, with showrunner Jon Erwin taking to social media to reveal that the cast of the faith-based show were reunited in Greece over Easter week to film Season 2.

Captioned "The #houseofdavid band is back together! Happy Easter Week cause that’s how we roll in #greece love these people!," Erwin's post on Instagram brings back a large sway of the show's cast. Iskander's David returns inslightly more impressive garments...

Exclusive: Emmy-nominated Erinn Hayes has been tapped as the female lead opposite Scott Foley in It’s Not Like That, a faith-based drama at Prime Video. Additionally, Brad Silberling has signed on to direct the pilot.

Created by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson, who also serve as showrunners, It’s Not Like That follows Lori (Hayes), who is freshly divorced with two teens. Malcolm’s (Foley) a minister and recently widowed dad of three. Their families once did everything together, but now Lori and Malcolm must navigate their newly minted singledom, parenthood and the complexities of Malcolm being a modern-day minister. Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?

It’s Not Like That, from Wonder Project, was given a cast-contingent series order at Prime Video last November and Foley’s casting, announced in February, lifted that contingency.

Series also is executive produced by Garrett Lerner,...

As Adonai surely wills it, House of David has already been renewed for a second season, and that did not come as much of a shock. The biblical underdog story, which begins with a life-defining clash between the young teenager, David (Michael Iskander) and the 14-foot-tall giant, Goliath (Martyn Ford), made its mark early on. Streaming on Prime Video, the newly released series took down its own Goliath not so long ago, and fans of the show will be glad to hear that "David and Goliath - Part 2," is only a season finale and not a series finale. More exciting is news that the second season has already begun filming.

Prior to episode 6 dropping Prime Video, House of David was renewed in mid-March. Jon Erwin serves as showrunner, creator and co-writer of the faith-based drama, and he has not been shy about sharing updates regarding the next set of episodes.

Angel Studios has transformed a project formerly announced as TV series into a feature film with a theatrical release — alongside giving it a title switch.

WWII drama “Truth & Conviction,” unveiled by Angel last year as a four-part limited series, has become “Truth & Treason,” set to hit cinemas on Oct. 17, 2025. The news was announced today as part of Wednesday’s CinemaCon presentation by the “Sound of Freedom” distributor.

Based on a true story, “Truth & Treason” follows Helmuth Hüebener, a 16-year-old boy who formed a resistance group with his friends Karl and Rudi after witnessing the arrest of his Jewish friends by Nazis. Their brave actions led them facing trial in Nazi Germany.

The film stars Rupert Evans, Ewan Horrocks, Ferdinand McKay, Daf Thomas, and Sean Mahon, and was directed by Matt Whitaker and written by Whitaker and Ethan Vincent.

“Truth & Treason” is executive produced by Russ Kendall, John Foss and Jon Erwin.

Nearly 70 years ago, Edward R. Murrow famously defined television as being much more than merely wires and lights in a box: “This instrument can teach it can illuminate; yes, and even it can inspire,” he said in a famous 1958 address to the Radio-Television News Directors of Association.

The spirit of Murrow’s vision for the medium was reflected in the conversation held this week at Bel Air Church, which hosted a dinner and screening event for an episode of the Amazon Prime Video series “House of David.” The Biblical-themed series revolves around the story of David and Goliath and the fall of King Saul hails from indie studio the Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios.

“House of David” bowed Feb. 27 on Prime Video. The show to date has garnered an audience of more than 22 million viewers, which validates Prime Video’s push to add more shows that directly touch on faith and spirituality issues.

House of David is Prime Video's new take on a biblical epic, focusing on the rise of David and set in Israel during 1000 BC. The series has not necessarily been met with widespread acclaim, as critics have been mixed on it. However, audiences have latched onto the new Amazon series, garnering it 22 million viewers in its first 17 days. It's been a hit for the streamer, but a startling revelation made by fans during the latest episode may put some people off from the hit series.

In the opening moments of the sixth episode of the first season of House of David, a pretty extensive origin sequence for Goliath is revealed. It depicts a giant man with large wings meeting a woman. The scale is unlike anything the show has leaned into before, even for a Prime Video production. The creator behind the show, Jon Erwin, has confirmed that AI was...

The newly released episode 6 of Amazon’s “House of David” opens with a mythical origin sequence for the character Goliath, created in an inventive way by incorporating generative AI tools in the production workflow.

“The entire scene is driven with generative AI tools as the horsepower to the scene. What we found is that these tools work when combined with traditional tools,” Jon Erwin, series creator and co-showrunner, tells Variety. He relates that, originally, this roughly 90-second sequence as scripted was much smaller in scope, but then the filmmakers began to envision more ambitious visuals and incorporate AI applications. “We had gotten permission to use the technology, we had formed a team around it, and [thought] let’s really go for it.”

In all, season one incorporates 72 shots that involved use of AI, and it was a learning process for the filmmakers. “People can make cool images, certainly, and use these tools sort of as consumers,...

“House of David”, the new live-action, ‘biblical’ historical drama series written and directed by Jon Erwin, starring Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Stephen Lang and Martyn Ford, has been renewed for Season 2 streaming on Amazon Prime Video:

“…the series follows the fall of ‘King Saul’ and the rise of ‘David’, an outcast shepherd boy who becomes king.

“David must navigate love, loss, and violence in the court of King Saul, before taking down the “Philistine’ giant ‘Goliath’ with only a sling and stones…”

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Fans of the biblical series House of David, behold, as the tale continues in a newly greenlit second season. Deadline is now reporting that the show, which is a reimagining of the David & Goliath tale, is going to return at Prime Video. The series drew a big number with 22 million viewers in its first 17 days and has become one of the streamer’s Top 10 new series debuts in the U.S. to date. New episodes of this premiere season are still being released weekly, leading up to the year’s finale on April 3.

The official description of the show reads,

“House Of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely,...

Today, Prime Video announced that the biblical drama series House of David has been picked up for a second season. Season One of House of David premiered on February 27, 2025 on Prime Video with three episodes in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. It garnered 22 million viewers in the first 17 days and is in the top 10 new series debuts in the US to date.

New episodes will be released weekly, leading up to the season finale on April 3. The series comes from visionary filmmakers and Wonder Project creative leaders Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), who are returning as directors, writers, and executive producers. Michael Iskander will reprise his role as David.

House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride.

There has been quite a resurgence in the genre of biblical stories in film and television. With streaming and the movie industry adapting to an evolving taste in storytelling, many studios are looking to particular genres that have been consistent hits with audiences. One area that has been pretty consistent has been biblical stories, whether it be Noah's Ark or the origins of Jesus Christ. Some favorite biblical adaptations in film and television include Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, 1956's The Ten Commandments, The Prince of Egypt, The Nativity Story, VeggieTales, and Darren Aronofsky's Noah.

Adapting biblical stories to the small or big screen has proved an arduous endeavor, as the controversy surrounding the projects is usually inevitable. However, seeming inaccuracies aside, a few storytellers have been able to adapt certain stories and have found much success with the outcomes. For example, The Chosen has become a consistent hit on streaming,...

Prime Video's Biblical series, House of David, has proven to be so successful that, just three weeks after its debut, the streaming service has already renewed it for a Season 2. Starring Michael Iskander. Ali Suliman, Stephen Lang, and Martyn Ford, House of David traces the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride, and the unlikely, outcast teenager who is prophesied to succeed him.

Per Deadline, House of David amassed 22 million viewers in the first 17 days following the three-episode premiere on Feb. 27. It now sits in the Top 10 of new series debuts here in the United States, which made it an easy decision to renew the show for a second outing. "Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn's compelling creative vision has solidified our belief in the series, and we are excited to deliver more of the story to our customers," said Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios,...

Prime Video's Biblical series, House of David, has proven to be so successful that, just three weeks after its debut, the streaming service has already renewed it for a Season 2. Starring Michael Iskander. Ali Suliman, Stephen Lang, and Martyn Ford, House of David traces the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride, and the unlikely, outcast teenager who is prophesied to succeed him.

Per Deadline, House of David amassed 22 million viewers in the first 17 days following the three-episode premiere on Feb. 27. It now sits in the Top 10 of new series debuts here in the United States, which made it an easy decision to renew the show for a second outing. "Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn's compelling creative vision has solidified our belief in the series, and we are excited to deliver more of the story to our customers," said Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios,...

We have already written about the House of David, Amazon’s Biblical series that focuses on the stories from the Old Testament and the establishment of the Jewish state in ancient times. The series premiered on February 27, 2025 and ended after five episodes.

And while the series received mixed (not to say polarizing) reviews, fans of the project can rejoice as Amazon has confirmed that the series has been reviewed for a second season, so there will be more to come in the future.

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Based on the information provided by Amazon, the series allegedly amounted to 22 million viewers in its first 17 days of release, although it is unknown how Amazon calculates these numbers and what a “viewer” is according to them (most streaming services go by minutes watched).

Amazon MGM Studios head of television Vernon Sanders shared his...

House of David has been renewed for a second season by Prime Video.

The Biblical drama drew 22 million viewers in the first few weeks on the streamer.

“Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn’s compelling creative vision has solidified our belief in the series and we are excited to deliver more of the story to our customers. We look forward to a continued journey with Wonder Project as we further expand our slate to encompass faith-based series,” Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement.

Keep reading to find out more…

It’s confirmed that Michael Iskander will return to play biblical figure David in season 2.

New episodes from season 1 are still debuting weekly, and the finale will air on April 3.

If you didn’t see, five TV shows were canceled by Prime Video this year already.

“House of David” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon Prime Video. The news comes after the series premiered with 22 million viewers in its first 17 days of streaming, and ahead of the Season 1 finale on April 3.

The biblical drama tells the story of David (Michael Iskander), an outcast teenager who is anointed as the new king by the prophet Samuel (Stephen Lang) as the once-mighty King Saul (Ali Suliman) falls victim to his own pride and begins to lose power.

Season 2 will follow David’s rise to the throne in the aftermath of his battle with Goliath (Martyn Ford), as he also navigates palace politics, his family’s jealousy and a growing romance.

“House of David” is based on an idea by Jon Erwin, who writes, directs and executive produces alongside Jon Gunn via Wonder Project. Executive producers for Season 2 also include Justin Rosenblatt, Trey Callaway, Michael Frislev,...

Prime Video is returning to the House of David.

The Amazon-owned streamer has renewed House of David for a second season. The pickup for the biblical drama comes a couple weeks before the show’s first season finale, set for April 3.

The series tells the story of David (played by Michael Iskander) and his rise to become a powerful and celebrated king of Israel. Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn of the Wonder Project are creators, writers and executive producers of House of David; Wonder Project produces with Amazon MGM Studios, Nomadic Pictures, Argonauts, Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate Television.

“We are humbled by the extraordinary reaction this show has earned from the faith audience worldwide,” Erwin and Gunn said in a statement. “Thanks to them and our partners at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, Wonder Project will bring more of the Bible and this epic saga to a global audience.

If you’re a fan of House of David, then consider your prayers answered: Prime Video has renewed the faith-based drama for Season 2.

The pickup comes two weeks out from the biblical epic’s Season 1 finale, which drops Thursday, April 3. The Feb. 27 premiere has reportedly garnered 22 million viewers in its first 17 days of release (though Amazon has not defined how it measures a “viewer”).

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Just three weeks after its Season 1 premiere, Prime Video has ordered a second season of biblical drama House of David.

The series, which launched with three episodes on February 27, drew 22 million viewers in the first 17 days and is among its Top 10 new series debuts in the U.S. to date, according to the streamer. New episodes will be released weekly, leading up to the season finale on April 3.

House of David, which hails from Wonder Project’s Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, played by Michael Iskander, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel.

The series, based on an idea from Erwin, follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely outcast teenager as the new king.

House of David Season 1 presents an expansive reimagining of a well-known biblical account. The narrative follows the early life of David within the ancient Kingdom of Israel, set against the backdrop of 1000 BC.

The series charts his formative years as a shepherd and builds toward the famed encounter with Goliath, providing a rich portrayal of an era marked by deep-rooted traditions and shifting power dynamics.

The story raises questions about societal roles and the nature of leadership in a time when established norms were often challenged by emerging forces. Its depiction of familiar figures is handled with an attention to detail that opens a window into the cultural conversations of today.

Directed by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn, the production carries forward a history of faith-based storytelling while adopting modern visual techniques that honor historical accuracy.

The creative team uses contemporary cinematic methods to present a narrative that respects its...

In retelling the story of King David, when does Amazon Prime Video's House of David rely on Biblical facts, and when does the series resort to fiction? 

Created by Jon Erwin, House of David is an eight-episode Biblical origin story where David (Michael Iskander) goes from a shepherd to the next anointed king of Israel and Judah, all while building towards his epic showdown with the giant Goliath. 

The first three episodes of House of David premiered on February 27 on Prime Video. 

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“House of David” tells the coming-of-age story of the Biblical hero, who took down the giant Goliath with a simple slingshot and later became King of Israel.

Newcomer Michael Iskander stars in the new Prime Video series that tracks David’s rise to power from simple shepherd boy to becoming the third king of the united monarchy.

Executive producers Jon Gunn and Jon Erwin have said the show’s plot line derives primarily from the first few chapters of 1st Samuel in the Bible with many of David’s Psalms included in the show. In addition to being a faithful shepherd, David expressed his adoration for God through poems and music, both of which will be featured in the series.

The first three episodes of “House of David” are available now on Prime Video. Keep reading to discover who will bring the Biblical cast of characters to life on screen.

Following the House of David premiere, viewers are wanting to learn more about the leading man Michael Iskander.

House of David is a historical biblical series on Amazon Prime Video, developed by Jon Erwin, that chronicles the rise of David, the ancient king of Israel and Judah. The first three episodes are now streaming, with the series exploring David's journey from shepherd to ruler amid political and spiritual turmoil. 

Iskander stars as David, leading a cast that includes Ali Suliman (King Saul), Ayelet Zurer (Queen Ahinoam), Stephen Lang (Samuel), and Martyn Ford (Goliath).

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Stephen Lang stars as the great Biblical prophet Samuel in the new series 'House of David' and discusses his divine process and also dishes on his iconic 'Avatar' character, Col. Quaritch.

'House of David' is an American historical drama series developed by Jon Erwin for Amazon Prime Video. The series will tell the story of David, a king of ancient Israel and Judah and the second of the United Monarchy.

House of David is a production of The Wonder Project, Nomadic Pictures, Argonauts, Kingdom Story Company, Amazon MGM Studios, and Lionsgate Television. The first three episodes are now streaming on Prime Video, with new episodes airing each Wednesday.

The following contains spoilers for House of David, which debuts Thursday, Feb.27, on Amazon Prime.

House of David is a sweeping biblical epic that embraces a more majestic style of storytelling. Lifted straight from the Old Testament, creator Jon Erwin has crafted something bewitching from this rags-to-riches tale. Looking to replicate the historical epics of Cecille B Demille with mythical undertones, House of David is an awe-inspiring social commentary piece. One filled with larger-than-life characters resurrected from religious writings, headlined by unknown actor Michael Iskander in the title role. A fresh-faced farm boy elevated to the rank of King, anointed by God’s will to rule over Israel.

These opening episodes make it clear how much Amazon Prime has invested. This Middle Eastern epic feels lavish, with billowing Bedouin tents and battlefields packed with armies. Authenticity feels paramount from the outset, inviting audiences to experience David’s rags-to-riches story. With...

Stephen Lang has played his fair share of commanding figures, from ruthless military leaders to hardened warriors, but in House of David, the Avatar star takes on a different kind of authority, one whose power comes from on high. Way on high. Lang plays Samuel, the last judge of Israel, in the upcoming biblical epic, a role that he describes as both pivotal to the story and deeply complex. Speaking with Collider, Lang revealed what drew him to the role and how he worked with creators Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), to figure out Samuel’s place in the series.

Scott Foley has signed on to star and executive produce It’s Not Like That, a faith based drama at Prime Video, Deadline has confirmed. It’s Not Like That, from Wonder Project, was given a cast-contingent series order at Prime Video in November and Foley’s casting now lifts that contingency.

Foley will play the series regular role of Malcolm, a minister and recent widow.

Per the logline, It’s Not Like That follows Lori, who is freshly divorced with two teens. Malcolm’s a minister and recently widowed dad of three. Their families once did everything together, but now Lori and Malcolm must navigate their newly minted singledom, parenthood and the complexities of Malcolm being a modern-day minister. Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?

The series comes from Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson, who created the series and serve as showrunners.

The highly anticipated historical drama House of David is set to premiere on February 27, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video. Ahead of its release, the final trailer has been released, giving viewers a glimpse into this epic retelling of the story of King David, one of the most legendary figures in biblical history.

The final trailer for ‘House Of David’ has been released.

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Created by Jon Erwin, House of David will follow the journey of David, the second king of Israel and Judah, as he rises from humble beginnings to become a ruler of a united kingdom. The show promises to capture the political intrigue, battles, and personal struggles that shaped his life.

Michael Iskander stars as David, leading a talented cast that includes Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, and Stephen Lang as Samuel.

House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his pride when, at the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.

As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfil his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he’s destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise.

We recently got to speak with Samuel actor Stephen Lang about playing this historical figure, what drew him to the role, and how exploring House of David's Biblical mythology compared to the work he's done with filmmaker James Cameron.

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A new unscripted series from 5&2 called “The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls” was also picked up by Prime Video as part of the deal. Additionally, the deal includes theatrical distribution for the feature-length episodes that will be part of the next two seasons. These will be the last entries in “The Chosen” series, and as such, will cover both the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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The tale of David vs. Goliath is one of the most popular and inspiring stories in anthropological history (originating in the Christian Bible), but you've never seen it told like this. The ultimate underdog story should need little introduction, as David, a small shepherd from the Valley of Elah, Israel, took down the mighty, bronze-armor adorned giant, using nothing but a slingshot — spoiler alert. The story has been told, and re-told countless times. But, a new Prime Video series is adding a flare of drama, and appears to be heavily inspired by HBO's Game of Thrones.

House of David has transformed the biblical story into an eight-episode series. The series was created by Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution & American Underdog) and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), based on an idea by Erwin and The Chosen creator, Dallas Jenkins. Up-and-coming actor, Michael Iskander, best known for starring in the award-winning stage musical, Kimberly Akimbo,...