Exclusive: Chief Of War Cast Interviews
Coming to Apple TV+ on August 1st is Chief Of War, is an epic historical drama starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa and co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. 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.
Told from an indigenous perspective, “Chief of War” is a passion project for creators Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, who share native Hawaiian heritage. 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.
Blackfilmandtv.com's Wilson Morales talks to Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao O Hinepehinga, Kaina Makua, and Moses Goods on Chief of War