About this episode
On today's show, we chat with Jon Erwin! JON ERWIN – Based on an idea by; Executive Producer, Co-Director Jon Erwin is an acclaimed, multi GMA Dove Award-winning director, writer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the creative force behind HOUSE OF DAVID and serves as Chief Creative Officer for Wonder Project. He is also the first and only director to receive an A+ CinemaScore® four times. His 2023 film JESUS REVOLUTION grossed $52M worldwide and was a breakout hit for Lionsgate. Along with his brother Andrew, Jon co-wrote, produced and co-directed films like MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, and the surprise hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, which became the #1 independent film of 2018, earning more than $83 million at the box office. In 2019, Jon and Andrew launched Kingdom Story Company. The first film from that venture was I STILL BELIEVE, a biopic about CCM megastar Jeremy Camp which was released by Lionsgate in 2020, followed by AMERICAN UNDERDOG in 2021, which told the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. HOUSE OF DAVID is directed and written by Jon Erwin ( Jesus Revolution) and Jon Gunn ( Ordinary Angels ), and stars Michael Iskander as David who was cast following a four-month international search, and is fresh off his role in the Tony Award-winning musical "Kimberly Akimbo." The series also stars Ali Suliman ( Jack Ryan, Arthur the King ) as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer ( Angels And Demons, Man Of Steel ) as Saul’s trusted wife Queen Ahinoam, Stephen Lang ( Avatar franchise , Don’t Breathe ) as Samuel; Indy Lewis ( Industry, King and Conqueror ) as Mychal, Saul’s daughter, and Martyn Ford ( Mortal Kombat 2, The Sandman ) as Goliath. HOUSE OF DAVID tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he’s destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise. @primevideo christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys