Old testament tale
Amazon hit series ‘House of David’ portrays biblical King David as an ‘underdog’ with a ‘message of resilience’
The show’s Christian producers brought in a Jewish religious consultant to ensure accuracy in production design
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(L-R) Jon Gunn, Jon Erwin and Michael Iskander speak during the "House Of David" Advanced Screening at Cinemark West Plano XD and ScreenX on February 25, 2025 in Plano, Texas.
American culture these days is awash with stories of succession (the Murdoch empire), family drama (the Kennedys) and power (President Donald Trump on social media donning a kingly crown). Now comes a biblical tale to rival today’s news cycle...