NBC to have new series "Kings" based on King David in a modern context...
Submitted by normanjd on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 1:53pm
Taken from:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/04/nbc-co-chairman.html
KINGS -- "Kings" is an exploration of the timeless David-versus-Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege, where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan, "Resident Evil: Extinction"), a brave young soldier, rescues the king's (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, "Deadwood") son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women -- including the king's daughter. When he's promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall. Sebastian Stan ("Gossip Girl") also stars. "Kings" is a production of Universal Media Studios; Michael Green (NBC's "Heroes") is the executive producer. Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend") is the director and executive producer and Erwin Stoff ("I Am Legend") also is executive producer.
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I have a feeling I'm going to be disappointed again with NBC... (Anyone remember the Noah adaption they did?) Thoughts anyone?
Comments
low expectations
Any time a readily identified completely non Christian entity touches the Bible it always serves as a major disappointment. With the word of God being spiritual it is spiritually discerned and it is foolishness to those who are dying in sin.
No need to wonder if it will be any good, it won't if what you mean by good is demonstrating any degree of faithfulness to the message of the Bible or the Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (and David).
Greatest Story Ever Told
It's just shocking how far things have fallen... I remember watching the Greatest Story series in the 70s (on NBC I think) and it was just so much better... Ah well... I am conflicted in that despite not looking forward to it, I will get questions at work about it, being the local 'holy man'... These are usually good conversations, but I will still be annoyed if the show is not at least close to showing the love David showed God by trusting Him....
God Bless,
John
It doesn't have to be bad.
I agree, it probably will be a disappointment. But God has spoken truth through a donkey before. Numbers 22:28 So there is hope...
well that qualifies
well that qualifies Hollywood.......
You wont be disappointed!
I got to see a preview episode. Even in the rough cut it was awesome. There are several story lines and all of them are very interesting. I can't wait until it airs. Be open minded. I really don't think you will be disappointed.