Awesome New Trailer For Jason Momoa's Polynesian War Epic CHIEF OF WAR
Apple TV+ has released a new trailer for Jason Momoa’s incredible looking new film project, Chief of War, which tells the epic and unprecedented story of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century. This mocie looks awesome!
The film is told from an indigenous perspective and the series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Momoa alongside Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka,Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes.
Cheif of War was created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. 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. Grammy and Academy Award winning composer, Hans Zimmer wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with composer, James Everingham, during his tenure with Bleeding Fingers Music.
The series is set to be released on August 1st.