Chief of War

Chief of War is an upcoming American historical drama limited series created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett for Apple TV+. Jason Momoa also stars and executive produces the series, which consists of nine episodes.

Chief of War
GenreHistorical drama
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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Executive producers
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Release
Original networkApple TV+

Premise

This epic adventure begins at turn of the 18th century when the four major kingdoms of Hawaii were in a state of war, based on the true story of Ka'iana, a war chieftain who travels to the outside world and learns more about the men invading his island home. Knowing the separate kingdoms will eventually crumble under the weight of foreign interests, he returns home and joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from destruction. The unification of Hawaii took place from 1782 to 1810 under King Kamehameha I and Ka'iana (portrayed by Momoa), who was called the "Prince of Kaua'i" and the "most famous Hawaiian in the world."

Cast

Main
  • Jason Momoa as Ka'iana
  • Temuera Morrison as Chief Kahekili
  • Luciane Buchanan as Kaahumanu
  • Te Ao o Hinepehinga as Ka'iana
  • Kaina Makua as Kamehameha
  • Moses Goods as Moku
  • Siua Ikaleʻo as Nahiʻ
  • Brandon Finn as Prince Kūpule
  • James Udom as Tony
  • Mainei Kinimaka as Heke
  • Te Kohe Tuhaka as Namakeʻ
  • Siaosi Fonua as Maui

Recurring

Production

It was announced in April 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the eight episode miniseries, with Jason Momoa set to star in and executive produce.[1] Justin Chon was set to direct two episodes of the series that same month.[2] Casting announcements in October and November revealed that Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikaleʻo, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Hoke Tuhaka had joined the cast.[3][4][5] Cliff Curtis would join in a recurring role in February 2023.[6]

Filming for the series began by October 2022 in New Zealand, with Bay of Islands being used to stand in for 18th century Hawaii.[7]

References
  1. Petski, Denise (April 4, 2022). "Jason Momoa To Headline Chief Of War Limited Series For Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  2. Otterson, Joe (April 14, 2022). "Jason Momoa Apple Series 'Chief of War' Sets 'Pachinko's' Justin Chon to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  3. Petski, Denise (October 19, 2022). "Temuera Morrison Joins Jason Momoa In Chief Of War Limited Series At Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  4. Otterson, Joe (November 16, 2022). "Jason Momoa Apple Series Chief of War Casts Luciane Buchanan (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
  5. Petski, Denise (November 17, 2022). "Jason Momoa Apple Series 'Chief Of War' Adds Eight To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  6. Petski, Denise (February 3, 2023). "Cliff Curtis Joins Jason Momoa's Apple Series Chief Of War As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  7. de Graaf, Peter (October 3, 2022). "Rāwhiti abuzz as Aquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to Bay of Islands". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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