The long-awaited series House of David has officially landed today, Thursday, February 27. The drama kicks off with a three-episode drop for those ready to dive in. With eight episodes lined up, the show will continue its weekly release every Thursday,

For Michael Iskander, the virtual unknown who was cast as the Biblical King David following a four-month international search, there’s a parallel with his own life. Prior to this major career breakthrough, the 23-year-old actor was fresh off his role in Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical “Kimberly Akimbo.”

Actor Michael Iskander plays biblical figure David in House of David, the new TV series directed by Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexanda La Roche, Michael Nankin. In this interview, Michael talks about his character and about the challenges he had playing such an iconic figure.