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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...

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.

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.

“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.

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” is an eight-episode biblical drama series that chronicles the life of David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his rise as the King of Israel. The narrative delves into his complex relationships, including his rivalry with King Saul and his legendary confrontation with Goliath.

Where to Stream ‘House of David’?

The series is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Episodes and Runtime

“House of David” comprises eight episodes. The first three episodes premiered on February 27, 2025, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly on Thursdays. Each episode has an approximate runtime of 50-60 minutes.

‘House of David’ Main Cast and Characters: Michael Iskander as David: A newcomer, Iskander portrays the titular character, capturing David’s journey from shepherd to king. Ali Suliman as King Saul: Suliman plays the troubled first king of Israel, whose relationship with David is central to the plot. Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam: Zurer portrays Saul’s wife,...

“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.

House of David is here!

The biblical TV show arrived on Prime Video on February 27.

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The first three episodes are available now.

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Here’s a plot summary: “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, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill 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.

House of David is coming soon.

The biblical TV show is set to arrive on Prime Video on February 27.

Here’s a plot summary: “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, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill 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.”

Keep reading to find out more…

The show stars Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, Stephen Lang as Samuel,...

Prime Video has revealed the official trailer and key art for its epic House of David series, which will premiere on February 27 with the first three episodes. One episode will debut weekly thereafter in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill 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.

The series is based on an idea by Jon Erwin...

It’s perhaps the greatest underdog story next to Rocky. Heck, it’s used as a phrase to describe a match-up that seems so unevenly matched. The David and Goliath tale is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. It tells of a normal man who went up against the fiercest warrior in the land in the biggest size difference imaginable. Amazon’s House of David is a series that will retell the story in eight epic episodes. Three episodes will premiere on February 27, with one episode weekly thereafter. The trailer has just been released.

The official description 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 the premiere date for the upcoming biblical drama series, House of David, and revealed eight first-look images. House of David comes from visionary filmmakers Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels).

The series will premiere on February 27, 2025, on Prime Video with three episodes and one episode weekly thereafter in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The series stars Michael Iskander as David, who was cast following a four-month international search and is fresh off his role in the Tony Award-winning musical, Kimberly Akimbo.

House of David also stars Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, Saul’s trusted wife, Stephen Lang as Samuel, and Martyn Ford as Goliath.

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.

Doha-based producer Katara Studios has unveiled its latest project slate, including Sakhr, a biopic of the Kuwaiti entrepreneur Mohamed Al Sharekh who developed the first Arabic-language operating system for computers.

Al Sharekh died earlier this year and made history in the region for creating the first Arabic-language interface for computers in the 1980s, a time when most computers were designed exclusively for English speakers.

Katara Studios, which produced the opening and closing ceremonies of the Qatar World Cup, described the feature biopic as “an inspiring portrayal of a remarkable Arab figure…whose legacy continues to have an impact today.”

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The lineup of projects, unveiled at a showcase event during the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in the second-largest Saudi city on Saturday, also includes Sakhr, a biopic about technology trailblazer Mohammed Al-Sharekh and “his pivotal role in pioneering Arabic computing in the 1980s,” as exclusively unveiled by THR earlier.

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In a big milestone for regional cinema, Qatar’s Katara Studios has launched a new slate of four films aimed at promoting Arab storytelling on a worldwide scale. The reveal occurred at the famous Red Sea Film Festival, highlighting the studio’s commitment to fostering pan-Arab voices and creating content with international appeal.

The program includes a wide range of genres, from biographical films to fantasy adventures, and represents a significant investment in the region’s creative potential.

Sakhr, a biopic about Mohammed Al-Sharekh, is the top film on the slate. He was a pioneering Kuwaiti technologist who invented the world’s first Arabic-language operating system. This film recognizes his contributions to technological innovation in the Arab world.

A.J. Al Thani, a promising Qatari director, will direct Sari & Amira, a fantasy epic. The film is set in the spectacular settings of Wadi Sakheema. It follows two outlaws as they confront...

Pan-Arab content creation hub Katara Studios has unveiled a four-picture slate in a special event at the Red Sea Film Festival as it ratchets up production.

The new line-up includes biopic Sakhr devoted to late Kuwaiti tech pioneer Mohammed Al-Sharekh. It takes its title from the computer system he created, which was the world’s first Arabic language operating system.

They are also backing fantasy epic Sari & Amira, the debut feature of buzzy Qatari filmmaker A.J. Al Thani, who made waves with short films The Black Veil and Kashta.

Billed as a heartwarming tale of love and resilience, it is set against the desert of Wadi Sakheema and revolves around bandits Amira and Sari. It follows their adventures as they battle mythical beasts and navigate their marital misadventures in search of seek a legendary treasure. The cast features Alex Uloom, Hala Al Turk, Abdelmohsen Al Nemr and Adwa Fahad.

Further titles include Sa3oud Wainah,...

Exclusive: Iraqi-American actor Alexander Uloom has been cast in an undisclosed but key role in Prime Video’s biblical drama House Of David, which is shooting on location in Greece.

The series, which heralds from The Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, will tell the story of the ascent of biblical icon, David, who eventually becomes the most famous king of Israel.

Recently announced cast for the drama includes Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Martyn Ford, Indy Lewis, Yali Topol Margalith, Ethan Kai, Oded Fehr, Louis Ferreira, Davood Ghadami and Ashraf Barhom.

House of David is based on an idea by Jon Erwin. Erwin, Jonathan Walker, Jon Gunn, Justin Rosenblatt, Chad Oakes, and Mike Frislev are executive producers. Dallas Jenkins, the creator and producer-director of The Chosen, is a key shareholder and special advisor to The Wonder Project. House of David is produced by Nomadic Pictures and Argonauts,...

Exclusive: Iraqi American actor and model Alexander Uloom has signed with LA-based Hyperion Talent Agency, LA and Middle East production and management company House of M, and U.S. law firm Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson and Christopher.

Uloom, who is set to star in upcoming Mbc Iraq series Broken Diamond (Almas Maksur), broke out in the Middle East last year in Mbc Iraq and Shahid VIP (Mbc’s free VOD platform) drama The Surrogate Mother (Um Badila). Uloom moved to the U.S. at the age of six as a refugee and survivor of the first Gulf War. He settled in Seattle and started a new life having been separated from his mother during the conflict. He landed a contract to play professional soccer for the Arizona Storm of the Arena Soccer League and served as a contractor and translator for the U.S. military before he returned to the...

Exclusive: Mena platform YouSat.TV has formed a partnership with WGA Middle East writer and producer Evan Mirzai (Origins: The Journey of Humankind) to internationally promote its formats and the raft of regional talent with which it works.

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The library includes 673,000 uploads from 3,000 content creators, amounting to 45,000+ hours of content. Channel verticals include YouRock, airing music videos from beginners to well known local names, YouPlay, which broadcasts gamers, YouCook, focused on traditional and modern Mena recipes, as well as YouStyle, YouHealth, YouTravel and YouDance.

YouSat original content includes Mr. YouSat, hosted by 2019 Arab Content Creator of The Year Mohy Yasser, Good Luck with Iraqi creator-influencer Zinah Ahmed, and the Battle of the Rock tournament, a music video competition for the Mena region.

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