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
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Release
Original networkApple TV+

Cast

Main
  • Jason Momoa as Kaʻiana
  • Temuera Morrison as King Kahekili
  • Luciane Buchanan as Kaʻahumanu
  • Te Ao o Hinepehinga as Kaʻiana
  • 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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