Jason Momoais starring inhis own historical epic for Apple TV+titledChief of War, and it finally has a release date. The upcoming miniseries follows the colonization of Hawai’i and features a mostly Polynesian cast at the forefront. Momoa will be the lead, as well as one of the main creative driving forces behindChief of Waras co-creator and director.
Apple TV+ officially announced thatChief of Waris set to premiere on the streamer Jun 01, 2025, and will then release new episodes on a weekly basis until mid-September. In addition to Momoa, the cast of Chief of War features Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka. Check out the first-look image and synopsis below.
“Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events, follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century"
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Chief of Warwill be a nine-episode limited series on Apple TV+, marking Momoa and the streamer’snext must-watch collaboration afterSee. Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett (Braven,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) co-created the show alongside Momoa, who shares a native Hawaiian heritage. Meanwhile, Doug Jung (Star Trek Beyond) served as the showrunner, while Justin Chon (Blue Bayou) directed the first two episodes. Momoa helmed the season finale, his first directorial effort for television.
Jason Momoa Says Making ‘Chief of War’ Was a “Dream” Come True
Last year, Jason Momoa discussed makingChief of Warfor Apple TV+, and how it was a long time coming for the acclaimed movie star. The filmmaker, who has consistently advocated for native Hawaiian and Native American-led storytelling, felt compelled to createChief of Warto fulfill his dream of making a “native Hawaiian tale.” Momoa quickly mentionedChief of Warwhen asked what project he would develop if he had the financing to “make anything” he wanted.
“I feel like I’m kind of in the middle of it right now. My dream was to make ‘Chief of War.’ I’m making it with Apple, and we just finished the first season so we’re in post right now. So, I’d say that that’s my dream to make this native Hawaiian tale, and we’re doing it.”
With an early August release date, fans of Momoa will finally get to see his creative vision realized in front of and behind the camera. His previous directing efforts includeRoad to Paloma,a 2014 thrillerthat he wrote and directed about a Native American on the run from the FBI after avenging the death of his mother.Chief of Warwill be his most ambitious project yet from a behind-the-scenes standpoint, but one that may prove to be the most creatively fulfilling yet.
Source:Apple TV+,Collider
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