Chief of War

Chief of War is an upcoming American historical drama limited series created by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett and Jason Momoa for Apple TV+. Momoa also stars and executive produces the series, which consists of nine episodes. Premise The story is based on historic events and begins at the turn of the 18th century when the four major kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands were in a state of war. The series follows Kaʻiana, a Native Hawaiian (kānaka ʻōiwi/maoli) warrior and aliʻi (noble) who travels outside of the islands. He returns home and joins a bloody campaign until, at the last minute, he rebels. The unification of Hawaii took place from 1782 to 1810 under King Kamehameha I. Ka'iana (portrayed by Momoa), was called a "Prince of Kaua'i" and the "most famous Hawaiian in the world." Cast Main Jason Momoa as Ka'iana Temuera Morrison as Chief Kahekili Luciane Buchanan as Kaahumanu Te Ao o Hinepehinga as Ka'iana Kaina Makua as Kamehameha Moses Goods as Moku Siua Ikaleo as Nahi Brandon Finn as Prince Kūpule James Udom as Tony Mainei Kinimaka as Heke Te Kohe Tuhaka as Namake Siaosi Fonua as Maui Cliff Curtis as Keōua