Michael Iskander, the 23 year old actor who portrays King David in the Prime Video series House of David, announced on August 21 that he has become Catholic, writing on Instagram that he had felt a calling to the Church for a long time and that amazing people helped him answer that call, he shared that his journey to the role involved prayer and fasting after an initial rejection, and he described how God’s gentle voice encouraged him to hold on, he asked for prayers as he continues his walk with God, turning his newfound faith into the beginning of a lifelong path of devotion and gratitude.
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May 4, 2026
