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:
- Warrior: David’s courage in the face of danger
- King: The heart of a leader, even as a shepherd boy
- Shepherd: Learning to care for and protect his flock
- Poet: Finding his voice through song and verse
- 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