Yahoo Lifestyle Jason Momoa’s ‘Chief Of War’ Sets Premiere Date At Apple TV+; First-Look Photo
Apple TV+ has set Friday, August 1 for the premiere of Jason Momoa’s new historical drama series Chief of War. The series will launch with its first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19. The streamer also released a first-look photo, which you can see above.
With a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa, Chief of War follows the unification and colonization of Hawai’i from an indigenous point of view. Momoa portrays warrior Ka’iana, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.
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The ensemble cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
The series is co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage, and is produced by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment. Momoa directs the season finale and serves as executive producer. Doug Jung serves as showrunner and executive produces along with Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook and Brian Mendoza. Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. Anders Engstrom, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers.
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