Jason Momoa's ethnicity, confirmed
- Apple TV+ will premiere Jason Momoa's series Chief of War on August 1, with its first two episodes available, followed by weekly releases until September 19.
- Chief of War follows warrior Ka'iana , attempting to unify the islands of Hawai'i before colonization in the late 18th century from an indigenous viewpoint.
- The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast and is co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, both of whom share Hawaiian heritage.
- The series is based on true events and marks Momoa's first writing project for television, following his previous work in film.
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Jason Momoa to portray Hawaiian warrior in new drama 'Chief of War'
Apple TV+ Jason Momoa is taking on an epic new project about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. On Monday, Apple TV+ announced that Momoa will portray Ka’iana in Chief of War, a warrior who “tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century,” according to a press release. A first-look image of Momoa as warrior Ka’iana was also released. According to the press release for the upcoming series, Chief of War is a …
Jason Momoa’s ‘Chief Of War’ Sets Premiere Date At Apple TV+; First-Look Photo
Apple TV+ has set Friday, August 1 for the premiere of Jason Momoa’s new historical drama series Chief of War. The series will launch with its first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19. The streamer also released a first-look photo, which you can see above. With a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa, Chief of War follows the unification and colonization of Hawai’i from an indigenous point of view. Mo…
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