Hugh Grant Leads Cast of Netflix’s Greek Mythology Reimagining ‘Kaos’
thewrap.comdescribed by Netflix as a “genre-bending series” that puts a “modern twist on Greek and Roman mythology, exploring themes of gender politics, power and life in the underworld.” “I’m absolutely thrilled to be making ‘Kaos,’ and I can’t think of a more exciting or dynamic team of people to bring everything to life.
Georgi [Banks-Davies] and Runyararo [Mapfumo] are both visionary directors with pleasingly dark senses of humor — I’m delighted to be working with them both,” Covell said, according to Deadline, which first reported on the “Kaos” cast. “I believe I’m still in shock at the news that Hugh Grant has agreed to play Zeus — this was my dream.
He’s leading a stupendous cast of actors and we’re extremely honored to have them all on board. I can’t wait for filming to begin.”“Kaos” is set to play out in three worlds: the Gods, the Earth, and the Underworld.
Grant will play Zeus, whose great power is only matched by his deep insecurity. The discovery of a wrinkle on his previously pristine foreheads sends him spiraling down a paranoid path as he becomes consumed by the idea of his own downfall, per the outlet.
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