Jason Momoa to Star in, Write Hawaiian History Drama Series ‘Chief of War’ at Apple
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterJason Momoa is set to star in, write, and executive produce the drama series “Chief of War” for Apple, Variety has learned.The series follows the story of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
Apple has given the show an eight-episode order.Momoa will write alongside Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. Both also serve as executive producers, as will Francis Lawrence, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Erik Holmberg, and Doug Jung.
Jung is also attached to serve as showrunner. Justin Chon is in negotiations to direct the first two episodes. Endeavor Content and Chernin Entertainment will produce.“Chief of War” is now the second Apple series led by Momoa.
He currently stars in “See,” about a post-apocalyptic future in which nearly all remaining humans have lost their sense of sight.
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