Prime Video ’s House of David illuminates one of the Bible’s most prominent stories, which has taught generations the power of resilience, faith and destiny. The project started as an idea for the show’s writer, creator and director, Jon Erwin, who said he hopes the overall message resonates with those watching — especially those who need to hear and see it the most. “I tell people I’m just one viewer, but I am the first viewer, and I count that as a great privilege. I’ve learned so much from this story,” Erwin told Blavity’s Shadow and Act. “First of all, we all have a destiny. I really do believe that we all have some role to play in something transcendent and meaningful and bigger than we are. And I think so much of life is finding and fulfilling that thing that you’re born to do … whatever that is.” Bringing King David’s story to Prime Video “This is a story about destiny and about a hero’s journey,” he continued. “And I really do believe that. I also think it’s a story about...