“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.
Michael Iskander as David
Newcomer Iskander plays David, a shepherd and gifted musician turned unlikely soldier who kills Goliath in single combat. David leans on God for confidence to complete what seems to be an impossible task.
Ali Suliman as King Saul
Chosen by Samuel, high priest and last of the judges, to be the first king of Israel, Saul is a strong leader and ruthless warrior willing to go to the furthest lengths to protect his children and his dynasty, even as he struggles with darkness in his descent into villainy.
Suliman is also known for his work on “The Kingdom” and “Lone Survivor.”
Martyn Ford as Goliath
The giant Goliath is the the champion of Israel’s great enemy the Philistines, who seeks to settle their ongoing war via single combat with Israel’s greatest warrior. Portrayed, curiously, as a demigod in the series, he’s depicted as having the utmost devotion to his family and his troops.
Ford has previously been featured in “Final Score,” “F9: The Fast Saga” and “The Machine.”
Stephen Lang as Samuel
Looming over the series with a mystical presence and pious eye, Samuel is a “seer.” However, he is not afraid to unleash his “violent wrath” if needed, even placing a curse on King Saul.
Lang is best known for his role as Colonel Miles Quaritch in “Avatar,” but he also known for his performances in “Don’t Breathe” and “Manhunter.”
Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam
Queen Ahinoam is King Saul’s wife and the mother to their seven children. Though her husband seems to run the show, she is pulling the strings behind the scenes. When Saul is cursed by Samuel, the queen relies on seers of dark gods to govern her choices.
Zurer’s work includes “Man of Steel,” “Vantage Point,” “Munich” and “Angels & Demons.”
Indy Lewis as Princess Mychal
Mychal is the daughter of Saul and Ahinoam. She develops an affinity for the young shepherd David for his poetry and music. Lewis has previously appeared in “La Fortuna” and the HBO series “Industry.”
Alexander Uloom as Achish
Achish is a diplomat and politician with a short temper. Achish’s kingdom, Gath, is one of five Philistine kingdoms, fighting the Israelites. He is preoccupied with unifying the Philistines and eliminating the Hebrews.
Uloom’s film “Sari & Amira” will premiere this spring.
