Amazon MGM Studios has joined forces with The Wonder Project to produce faith-based films and series. In an exciting partnership, Amazon has ordered the series “House of David” for its streaming platform, Prime Video.
The Wonder Project, founded by veteran producer Jon Erwin and entertainment executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, has received strong support from Dallas Jenkins, the creator and producer-director of the hit Biblical series “The Chosen.” Jenkins serves as a special advisor and large shareholder in the company.
Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “When we met with Jon, Kelly, and Dallas, their clear and passionate vision for The Wonder Project and their ambition to nurture universal stories of love, triumph, and spirituality moved us. We are very excited about the scope, scale, and storytelling involved with ‘House of David’ and look forward to sharing this epic and many others with our global Prime Video customers.”
“House of David” tells the captivating story of David, the renowned Biblical figure who ultimately becomes the king of the Israelites. According to the official description, the show delves into the journey of King Saul, as he falls victim to his own pride. A prophet then anoints the outcast shepherd boy David as the future king, plunging both men into a tumultuous and complex web of love, violence, and political intrigue. The series explores the clash between these two kings and the inevitable warfare that will determine the future of the kingdom.
Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, co-founder of The Wonder Project, expressed their goal of restoring faith in things worth believing in through their storytelling. She conveyed her appreciation for Amazon’s commitment to this mission, stating, “We’ve been blown away by Amazon’s commitment to help us do this — both through the significant resources they are dedicating and their trust in us to tell these stories authentically to our audience.”
Jon Erwin of The Wonder Project highlighted the significance of “House of David” as the first project under the new partnership. He emphasized the project’s value-driven approach, stating, “This is a milestone for The Wonder Project, and we’re thrilled to be working with a company that understands and supports our mission and our audience in such a groundbreaking way.”
The highly anticipated series “House of David” is based on an idea by Erwin and features an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Chad Oaks, Mike Frislev, and Jonathan Walker. Justin Rosenblatt, on behalf of The Wonder Project, will oversee production. The series is produced in association with Nomadic Pictures, Argonauts, Kingdom Story Company, and Lionsgate Television.
This partnership between Amazon MGM Studios and The Wonder Project is set to pave the way for a series of compelling and values-driven movies and TV shows. Fans of faith-based content can look forward to a groundbreaking collaboration that aims to create authentic and meaningful stories.
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