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

Episodes 

The third through eighth episodes are written by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug Jung. The ninth episode is written by Sibbett & Momoa.

Production 
It was announced in April 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the eight episode miniseries, with Jason Momoa set to star in and executive produce. Justin Chon was set to direct two episodes of the series that same month. Casting announcements in October and November revealed that Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikaleo, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Hoke Tuhaka had joined the cast. Cliff Curtis would join in a recurring role in February 2023.

Filming for the series began by October 2022 in New Zealand, with Bay of Islands being used to stand in for 18th century Hawaii.

References

External links 
 

Apple TV+ original programming
English-language television shows
Television series by Chernin Entertainment
Television shows filmed in New Zealand
Television shows set in Hawaii
Upcoming television series