| 1. David comes from a diverse background with family roots in Africa (Nigeria and Sierra Leone), the Caribbean, and Sweden. |
| 2. At just 18, he joined the National Youth Theatre and went on to earn a scholarship for further studies at RADA. |
| 3. He was recognized on the Evening Standard's Londoners to watch list in 2022. |
| 4. In 2022, he was honored as one of British GQ’s Men of the Year. |
| 5. Tatler magazine acknowledged him as the 2023 Bright Young Thing. |
| 6. Screen International named him the Star of Tomorrow in 2023. |
| 7. He met Steven Spielberg in Los Angeles after Rye Lane premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2023, and Spielberg spent an hour giving him advice. |
| 8. Before Rye Lane, he turned down every film role he was offered. |
| 9. He is also a producer, having produced the film Wasteman (2025). |
| 10. As a child, he was more interested in sports than acting until a drama teacher introduced him to Sarah Kane's play Blasted, which changed his perspective. |
