Before he faced Goliath and took his place in history, David was a shepherd, tending his father's flock in the fields near Bethlehem. But even then, he had the qualities that would let him take on giants. This five-part animated series explores David's early life with lyre, slingshot, and sheep for friends, revealing the warrior, poet, and worshipper within.

Release November 10, 2023

Runtime 5 episodes

Rating TV-Y7

Genre Animation, Adventure, Family

Trailer

Official Trailer

About the Series

Young David serves as the prequel to Sunrise Animation’s theatrical feature film David. Produced in partnership with Minno and Angel Studios, the series brings together world-class talent from studios including DreamWorks, Pixar, Disney, Sony, and Sesame Workshop.

Rooted in Biblical context and populated with the actual people, places, and events David would have experienced, each episode focuses on one defining characteristic of the boy God called “a man after His own heart.”

Episodes

The five episodes released monthly from November 2023 to March 2024:

1. Warrior: David’s courage in the face of danger
2. King: The heart of a leader, even as a shepherd boy
3. Shepherd: Learning to care for and protect his flock
4. Poet: Finding his voice through song and verse
5. Worshipper: A spirit devoted to something greater than himself

Music

The series features two original songs from Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jonas Myrin, bringing David’s poetic spirit to life through music.

Companion Content

Minno created a companion illustrated book series for each episode, allowing families to extend the storytelling experience beyond the screen.

Credits

Directors Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes

Writers Brent Dawes, Sam Wilson, Kyle Portbury

Music Jonas Myrin

Producers Jacqui Cunningham, Phil Cunningham, Tim Keller, Rita Mbanga

Cast

• Brandon Engman as Young David
• Sloan Muldown as Zeruiah
• David Rosenberg as Doeg
• Edan Moses as Eliab