‘House Of David’ Renewed For Season 2 By Prime Video

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 in the 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 (Jesus Revolution, American Underdog) 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. 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.

Season 2 will follow the aftermath of the battle between David and Goliath and David’s rise to the throne. As he navigates palace politics, his family’s jealousy, and a growing romance, David steps deeper into his destiny and learns what it means to become a great leader.

Erwin and Gunn return as directors, writers, and executive producers for Season 2 and Iskander will reprise his role as David.

“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 Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “We look forward to a continued journey with Wonder Project as we further expand our slate to encompass faith-based series.”

In addition to Iskander, those reprising their roles in Season 2 include: Ali Suliman (Jack Ryan) as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer (Angels And Demons) as Queen Ahinoam, Saul’s trusted wife, Stephen Lang (Avatar: The Way of Water) as Samuel, Indy Lewis (Industry) as Mychal and Yali Topol Margalith (Tattooist of Auschwitz)as Mirab, Saul’s daughters; Ethan Kai as Jonathan (The Turkish Detective), Saul’s son and heir apparent; Sam Otto (Snowpiercer) as Eshbaal, the irreverent middle child; Oded Fehr (Star Trek) as Abner, Saul’s advisor; Louis Ferreira (Shogun) as Jesse, David’s father; Davood Ghadami (Eastenders) as Eliab, David’s eldest brother and decorated warrior in King Saul’s army; Ashraf Barhom (Tyrant) as Doeg, a mysterious Edomite, and Alexander Uloom (Heera, Qusa (The Story) who plays King Achish.

“We are humbled by the extraordinary reaction this show has earned from the faith audience worldwide,” said Erwin and Gunn. 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. Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew.”

Erwin, Gunn, Justin Rosenblatt, Trey Callaway, Michael Frislev, Chad Oakes, and Ethan Reiff & Cyrus Voris serve as executive producers on Season 2. Justin Rosenblatt is the executive in charge of production on behalf of Wonder Project. Dallas Jenkins, the creator and producer-director of The Chosen, is a shareholder and special advisor to Wonder Project.

In association with Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, House of David is produced by Nomadic Pictures and Argonauts, along with Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate Television.