Of Kings and Prophets
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| Genre | Biblical soap opera |
| Created by | Adam Cooper Bill Collage |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
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| Network | ABC |
Of Kings and Prophets is an upcoming American television drama based on the Biblical Books of Samuel that is set to air on ABC.[1] The series follows an ensemble of characters including Saul and David, the successive Kings of Israel, their families, and their political rivals. Of Kings and Prophets is set in Israel, but filmed in Cape Town, South Africa.[2] The series was originally scheduled to premiere in fall 2015. However, due to creative changes, it will now air as a mid-season series in the 2015–16 television season.[3][4]
Cast and characters
- Ray Winstone as Saul, the king of Israel
- Olly Rix as David, the future King of Israel
- Simone Kessell as Ahinoam, the queen of Israel and Saul's wife[5]
- James Floyd as Ish-bosheth, the younger son of Saul and Ahinoam
- Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan, the elder son of Saul.
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal, the daughter of Saul
- Mohammad Bakri as Samuel, the prophet of Israel
- Tomer Kapon as Joab
- Louis Talpe as Eliab[6]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2015). "ABC Fall Schedule 2015 — First Look". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 4, 2015). "TV Pilot Locations 2015: New York Slips, LA Rebounds & More". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2015). "ABC Orders Six Drama Pilots To Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 2, 2015). "'Of Kings and Prophets' Pulled From ABC Fall Schedule, 'Quantico' Goes To Sunday". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "About Of Kings and Prophets". abc.go.com. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ^ Denise Petski. "The Walking Dead Adds Jay Huguley - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 21 October 2015.