Dean's A-List Interview: Jason Mamoa on New Series 'Chief of War'

Dean's A-List Interview: Jason Mamoa on new series 'Chief of War'

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Jason Mamoa who is the star, writer and producer of the Apple TV+ new series "Chief of War," a historical drama about the unification of islands of Hawaii before the western colonization in the late 18th century. His co-producer Thomas Pa'a Sibbett joined Mamoa to talk about the series. Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads wee…

Jason Momoa honors Hawaiian history with ‘Chief of War’ - West Hawaii Today

Jason Momoa’s passion project “Chief of War” begins streaming Friday, and he hopes its success will lead to Apple TV+ extending the miniseries for additional seasons and increase government support for film and television production in Hawaii.

Jason Momoa honors Hawaiian history with ‘Chief of War’ - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Jason Momoa’s passion project “Chief of War” begins streaming Friday, and he hopes its success will lead to Apple TV+ extending the miniseries for additional seasons and increase government support for film and television production in Hawaii.

This week’s TV: Jason Momoa in ‘Chief of War,’ a Marc Maron comedy special, a Leanne Morgan sitcom, and more - The Boston Globe

Plus, a docuseries about the Paralympics.

New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

We round up everything coming to streaming services this week, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, ThreeNow, Neon and TVNZ+. Chief of War (Apple TV+, August 1) This sweeping nine-part historical drama has been Jason Momoa’s passion project for the past few years, and is one of the most anticipated TV releases of 2025. Based on true events, Chief of War is told from the perspective of Ka’iana (Momoa), a fierce leader who wants to …

Interview: Jason Momoa and the cast and creatives of Chief of War on connecting to their cultural heritage; "It's a great moment for us that this is all owned and driven through a Hawaiian sense of agency." - The AU Review

Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century. An epic historical drama starring, written and executive produced by Momoa and co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Chief of War is set...