Michael Iskander of ‘House of David’: Behind the scenes of faith-fueled epic | One Nation Under God

Описание: In this powerful episode of “One Nation Under God,” we sit down with Michael Iskander, one of the breakout stars of Wonder Project and Prime Video’s “House of David.” Iskander opens up about his journey from discovering acting to landing his pivotal role in the hit biblical series.

Season Two of House of David is currently available exclusively on Wonder Project’s subscription offering on Prime Video in the U.S.

He shares the surprising story of how he first felt called to perform, the mentors who shaped his early career and the moment he realized faith-driven storytelling was his mission. Iskander also speaks candidly about his conversion to Catholicism, walking us through the personal experiences, questions and spiritual encounters that led him to the Church.

Iskander explores how his faith now shapes his creative work, why “House of David” became such a meaningful project for him and the behind-the-scenes moments that brought the series to life. He reflects on the growing appetite for faith-based content, the responsibility of portraying sacred stories and the role of media in shaping hearts and culture.
Finally, Iskander reveals what’s next - his hopes for future projects, the stories he’s most passionate about telling and how he sees God working in his artistic path.

This is a deep, inspiring conversation for anyone who loves “House of David,” is curious about faith journeys or wants to understand the heart behind one of faith media’s rising talents.

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Chapters:
00:42 How did Michael Iskander get into acting?
02:30 Who Michael Iskander gives credit to for direction in his life
02:59 How Michael Iskander discerned going into acting versus medicine
04:44 How did Michael Iskander prepare to play King David from the Old Testament, a very complex role
04:50 How The Chosen impacted Michael Iskander
07:06 Michael Iskander’s collaboration with the Hallow App for Advent 2025
07:24 Why David in the Old Testament is so important
08:00 Michael Iskander’s religious background
08:23 Why Michael Iskander converted to Catholicism
12:21 Pope Leo’s outreach to the Middle East and Michael Iskander thoughts on his travels to Turkey and Lebanon
13:13 Michael Iskander’s singing of the Shema in the Amazon video series in the House of David
14:37 Michael Iskander sings the Shema in Hebrew
16:46 Michael Iskander on the Hallow App’s Advent Challenge with Mark Wahlberg and others
18:45 Michael Iskander growth through his faith-based roles, House of David and Hallow
19:10 Michael Iskander’s advice to people who are looking for faith
20:25 How does Michael Iskander stay rooted in his faith?
22:23 The reaction among Michael Iskander’s friends to his work so far
23:00 What Michael Iskander thinks about faith-based media
24:10 Is there a religious revival in American right now?
24:38 The Chosen’s impact on other faith-based shows and movies
25:36 The House of David’s success and where viewers can see Season 2 on Wonder and should be available on Amazon Prime in the spring
27:20 The figure of King David and his faults
28:00 The message of David
28:32 Michael Iskander’s wishlist for future projects