Jason Momoa Apple Series ‘Chief of War’ Sets ‘Pachinko’s’ Justin Chon to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterJustin Chon has signed on to direct and executive produce the upcoming Jason Momoa Apple series “Chief of War,” Variety has learned exclusively.The show was first reported as being set up at Apple earlier in April.
Chon was in negotiations to join the series at that time, with his deal now officially closed. It is said to follow the epic telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.Chon will direct and executive produce the first two episodes of the series.
It marks his latest directing venture with Apple, as Chon helmed and executive produced multiple episodes of the critically-acclaimed Apple series “Pachinko.” Chon most recently wrote, directed, and starred in the feature “Blue Bayou,” which also starred Alicia Vikander, Mark O’Brien, Linh Dan Pham, and Emory Cohen.
The film sold to Focus Features and made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. His prior film, “Gook,” also saw Chon write, direct, and star.
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