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The filmmakers and company behind the hit series House of David have announced a new series about another Bible character – one instantly recognizable the world over.
Wonder Project this week released the trailer for The Old Stories: Moses, which is billed as a three-part “companion” series starring Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Schindler’s List, Young Washington) as Moses and Emmy Award nominee O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Pharaoh.
It will debut on Wonder Project – a streaming service on Prime Video – this spring.
House of David creator Jon Erwin directed, wrote, and executive produced The Old Stories: Moses.
“Moses is one of the most iconic figures in history, and his story still resonates with us today,” Erwin said. “We set out to tell The Old Stories: Moses with a cinematic awe and scale that feels both epic and personal. I am especially proud of the cast performances, and I can’t wait for people to see it on Wonder Project.”
It also stars Louis Ferreira as Jesse, Anna Khaja as Zipporah, and Rada Rae as Avva.
The two-minute trailer opens with an elderly Moses recounting a fire-engulfed bush from which the voice of God spoke: “He told me that I must return to Egypt, to the place of my birth, to where my people are in bondage.”
The trailer then depicts a scene of Moses confronting a stubborn Pharaoh: “I come on behalf of God. … If you resist Him, you’ll suffer a fate worse than theirs.”
“I will never let your people go,” Pharaoh responds.
The trailer ends with a brief glimpse of Moses standing with his staff before the sea, the waters rising on either side before dramatically parting.
The Old Stories: Moses was executive produced by Jon Gunn and Justin Rosenblatt, with Gavin J. Behrman serving as co-executive producer and Adam Abel as producer.
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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
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Originally published March 27, 2026.
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Facts Only
Series: The Old Stories: Moses
Starring: Ben Kingsley, O-T Fagbenle, Louis Ferreira, Anna Khaja, Rada Rae
Directed and written by: Jon Erwin
Executive produced by: Jon Gunn, Justin Rosenblatt, Adam Abel (co-executive producer)
Premiering on: Wonder Project (streaming service on Prime Video)
Timeline: Spring 2026
Executive Summary
Full Take
Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey, ARC-0024 Ambiguity
The Old Stories: Moses aims to present a cinematic and personal retelling of the biblical story of Moses. By focusing on the iconic figure of Moses and his well-known encounters with Pharaoh and the parting of the Red Sea, the series may employ a motte-and-bailey strategy by emphasizing a broad narrative while selectively omitting or simplifying complex aspects of the story (ARC-0043). Additionally, the use of phrases like "companion series" and "awe and scale that feels both epic and personal" leaves room for interpretation, potentially exploiting ambiguity in audience expectations (ARC-0024).
Steelman: The Old Stories: Moses is a three-part series about the life of Moses as he returns to Egypt, confronts Pharaoh on behalf of God, and performs miracles such as parting the Red Sea.
Root Cause: The narrative draws from biblical accounts and aims to present these stories in an engaging and cinematic manner for a contemporary audience.
Implications: The series may appeal to faith-based audiences interested in biblically-themed content, potentially providing inspiration or fostering reflection on themes of faith, leadership, and resistance to oppression. However, the selective emphasis on certain aspects of the story could lead to oversimplification or misrepresentation of historical events or cultural contexts.
Bridge Questions: What other perspectives are missing from this narrative? How does this portrayal compare to other interpretations of the biblical story of Moses? How can modern audiences engage with these ancient stories in a meaningful and nuanced way?