House Of David Cast & Character Guide

House of David is a retelling of the Biblical story featuring experienced actors and newcomers. Impressive Biblical epics have long been a popular genre, and recent adaptations have continued to focus on some of the most well-known stories in a way that resonates with modern audiences. The same is true for House of David, which outlines the life of David using universal themes.

Perhaps the most well-known part of David's story is that of the tale of David and Goliath, which sees the series' titular figure do battle against a much larger foe. Beyond serving as a retelling of the life of a Biblical figure, House of David is also a reminder of the themes of perseverance and the importance of believing in oneself and one's morals. This gripping story is aided by strong performances from both young actors and familiar faces.

House Of David Cast	Character
Michael Iskander	David
Ali Suliman	King Saul
Stephen Lang	Samuel
Ayelet Zurer	Queen Ahinoam

Michael Iskander As David

Date Of Birth: Unknown

Active Since: 2022

Actor: Michael Iskander is an Egyptian-born actor who moved to the US as a child. House of David is Iskander's first onscreen role, but the actor had appeared on Broadway before transitioning to television. Iskander starred in the production of Kimberly Akimbo in 2022, and beyond acting, he is also involved in creating music.

Character: The religious figure David is, understandably, the main character of House of David. David starts as a very humble shepherd and musician who eventually rises in the ranks to entertain King Saul. He is also prophesied to become the next King of Judah and the Israelites. One of the biggest parts of his story also includes his defeat of Goliath, which continues to serve as a heroic story in modern contexts.

Ali Suliman As King Saul

Date Of Birth: October 10, 1977

Active Since: 1996

Actor: Ali Suliman was born in Nazareth, Israel, in 1977. Suliman first gained attention after starring in critically acclaimed films such as Chronicle of a Disappearance and Paradise Now, the latter of which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars and won in the same category at the Golden Globes. Suliman has also starred in Hollywood films such as The Kingdom and Body of Lies and series such as Jack Ryan.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show	Role
Paradise Now	Khaled
The Kingdom	Sargeant Haytham
Body of Lies	Omar Sadiki
Lone Survivor	Gulab
Jack Ryan	Mousa bin Suleiman
The Swimmers	Ezzat Mardini

Character: In House of David, Ali Suliman stars as King Saul. Saul was the king of ancient Israel who initially supported David before turning against him once he began to see David as a threat. He is the husband of Ahinoam and the father of Jonathan, Mychal, and several others.

Stephen Lang As Samuel

Date Of Birth: July 11, 1952

Active Since: 1981

Actor: Stephen Lang was born in New York City in 1952, and he began his career on Broadway during the 1980s. Lang has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, such as Manhunter, Tombstone, Public Enemies, and Don't Breathe. Stephen Lang is likely most recognizable for his role as Colonel Miles Quaritch in Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. Beyond his new appearance in House of David, Lang is scheduled to appear in several more projects in the future, including the upcoming Avatar: Fire & Ash.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show	Role
Crime Story	Attorney David Abrams
The Fugitive	Ben Charnquist
Death of a Salesman	Happy Loman
Manhunter	Freddy Lounds
Tombstone	Ike Clanton
Avatar	Colonel Miles Quaritch
Terra Nova	Commander Nathaniel Taylor
Don't Breathe	Norman Nordstrom
The Good Fight	David Cord

Character: Stephen Lang stars as Samuel in House of David. Samuel is a prophet present in each of the Abrahamic religions, and in House of David, he is an important figure in Saul's court. Samuel initially helped in appointing Saul as the king, but House of David shows how he comes to realize that Saul is no longer a fitting king and sees that David will become the next king of Israel.

House of David Supporting Cast & Characters

Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam: Ayelet Zurer appears as Queen Ahinoam, the wife of King Saul, in House of David. Zurer has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Munich, Angels & Demons, Man of Steel, and Daredevil, among others.

Louis Ferreira as Jesse: Louis Ferreira stars as Jesse, the father of David, in House of David. Before appearing in House of David, Ferreira held roles in over 100 movies and shows, but he is most known for his appearances in several of the Saw movies and the series Stargate Universe.

Ethan Kai as Jonathan: House of David sees Ethan Kai make an appearance as Jonathan, the eldest son of King Saul. Kai has also made guest appearances in several other TV shows, including Killing Eve, London Kills, and Carnival Row.

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Indy Lewis as Mychal: Mychal, the daughter of King Saul, is portrayed by Indy Lewis in House of David. Indy Lewis is best known for her role as Venetia Berens in Industry, but she has also starred in the series La Fortuna.

Oded Fehr as Abner: Oded Fehr plays Abner, the commander of King Saul's army, in House of David. Fehr is most well-known for his appearances in several recognizable movie franchises, particularly in The Mummy series and the Resident Evil series, though he has also made appearances on numerous popular TV shows like Charmed, NCIS, and The Blacklist.

Martyn Ford as Goliath: The giant Goliath is portrayed by Martyn Ford in House of David. Ford's large stature makes him perfect for playing Goliath, and he has played similar roles in films like Kingsman: The Golden Circle, F9, and the series Those About to Die. Outside of acting, he is a professional bodybuilder.