Hosted by Zachary Levi, Series Chronicles Rise, Reignand Legacy of One of History's Most Influential Leaders
FOX Nation will debut David: King of Israel, a four-part docudrama hosted by acclaimed actor Zachary Leviin the first quarter of 2026,announcedLaurenPetterson, president of the platform. Released weekly, the programbrings to life the thrilling, turbulent and deeply human story of David, the shepherd boy who rose to become the greatest king in Israel's history, and whom Christians regard as the ancestor of Jesus Christ. The series joins FOX Nation's FOX Faith vertical, which recently premiered season two of the hit series, “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.” A first look is now available here.
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Grounded in biblical scripture yet told with cinematic grit, David: King of Israeloffers a raw, sweeping portrait of a man whose life was marked by courage, violence, passion, failure, and redemption. Through immersive reenactments, expert commentary, and Levi's thoughtful narration, the series captures David's rise from overlooked shepherd boy to warrior, outlaw and ultimately, unifier of a kingdom. Along theway, viewers encounter a world filled with vivid figures, from powerful prophets, ruthless kings, fearless warriors, giants, witches, and barbaric enemies.
In announcing the series,Petterson said, “Zachary Leviwas a natural fit for this series. His sincerity and connection to the material allow King David'sstory to come alive in a way that feels relevant to today's viewers. Highlighting faith, redemption, and extraordinary purpose, we're honored to bring this story to FOX Nation withZachary at the helm.”
In commenting on the series, Levisaid, “Aside from the account of Christ, the story of David is the most powerful in all of scripture. In fact, one might argue that it's even more powerful in some ways, given that David was fully human, and therefore flawed, like us, making his journey more relatable to our own. It's a story I've wanted to be a part of telling ever since I was a child, so it was such a blessing being a part of this production.”
Across four episodes, David: King of Israelexamines the defining chapters of his journey, revealing why Davidremains one of history's most influential figures and why he continues to endure as “a man after God's own heart.” The series was created by Warm Springs Productions with executive producers David L. Cunningham, Marc Pierce, Chris Richardson and Bridger Pierce.
Zachary Leviis an acclaimed actor, singer, and dancer, earning a Tony nomination for She Loves Meand a SAG Award for his role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Leviis widely known for leading the Shazam! franchise and for portraying NFL legend Kurt Warner in American Underdog. His additional work includes beloved titles like Tangled, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Chuck, and he is the author of the memoir Radical Love.
**Episodic Descriptions
Episode 1: The ShepherdOur story begins as it does in the original text, with a young shepherdwho has been forged in the wilds of Bethlehem, killing lion and bear and protecting his flock with his life. This rugged and handsome youth is chosen by God and anointed by the Prophet Samuel to one day be Israel's new king. David, who was most at home in the mountains with his sheep, is thrust into rock star fame when the armies of Israel andtheir King Saul witness Davidkill the Philistine giant, Goliath of Gath.
Episode 2: The Giantkiller The legends of David's exploits grow with his many more victories inbattle. But so does the jealousy of the aging King Saul. The poison of jealousy soon begins to pollute the king's mind and soul. A darkspirit comes over the king, and Davidis forced to flee the very king he has faithfully served. Davidmust leave his new wife and take to the deserts and the caves to survive. King Saul's sole obsession is to find and execute his son-in-law, and he doesn't care whom he has tokill, including slaying all the priests in the land.
Episode 3: The OutlawAs the Mad King Saul pursues with an army of thousands, an outlawarmy of hundreds soon joins Davidin the caves of the badlands. Davidand his Mighty Men grow in fame and legend as they do what the king will nottoprotect the people of Israel from their enemies. Davidis married for a second time, and a measure of joy is restored to him. Despite the loyalty of many, Davidrefuses to lead a coup d'étatagainst King Saul, and he and his band of brothers are forced to create a fragilealliance with their enemy, the Philistine King.
Episode 4: The King Loyalty is tested when a tribe of bloodthirsty savages captures Davidand his men's families, but once again, the Spirit of the Lord gives favor. Through a bloody encounter with the enemy, all is restored to them and more. After a demonic encounter from the spirit world, the Mad King Saul, his son Jonathan, and the Southern army of Israel are all killed by the Philistine enemy. In a state of sincere mourning,Davidis crowned king of thetribeof Judah.
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