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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chief of War on Apple TV+: Everything you need to know about Jason Momoa's 10-year passion project
Jason Momoa has been working on Chief of War for a decade and the historical epic drama will finally be released later this week Jason Momoa is set to captivate audiences in the upcoming historical epic, Chief of War, where he not only stars but also takes on the roles of executive producer and co-writer. Touted as the next big hit following Game of Thrones, the Hawaiian-American icon, known for his roles in Aquaman and A Minecraft Movie, has been developing this project alongside showrunner Thomas Paʻa Sibbett for an impressive ten years. The inaugural nine-part season of Chief of War is set to make a grand entrance with a two-part premiere on Apple TV+ later this week, promising to unveil Hawaii's rich and tumultuous history like fans have never been seen before. Adding to the show's authenticity, the cast will deliver most of their lines in the native Ōlelo Hawai'i language, which Momoa admits was even more challenging to master than Dothraki. As we gear up for one of the most anticipated new historical dramas, let's delve into what we know about Chief of War, reports the Mirror US. What is Chief of War about? For the first time in a major television production, Chief of War shines a light on Hawaii during the pivotal 18th-19th Century era. Stepping into the shoes of Ka'iana, a renowned warrior of Hawaiian nobility, Game of Thrones star Momoa portrays the character's struggles with political power and encroaching Western settlers during a critical time for the Pacific Islands. His character, Ka'iana, becomes an iconic figure in Hawaiian lore after his travels abroad and subsequent return to engage in a fierce battle that will decide the destiny of his homeland. The series sets the stage with a synopsis stating: "The story begins at the turn of the 19th century when the four major kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands were in a state of war. "The series follows Kaʻiana, a warrior chief (aliʻi) of Kauaʻi who travels outside of the islands as the 'most famous Hawaiian in the world ', returns home and joins a bloody campaign until, at the last minute, he rebels against the unification of Hawaiʻi that took place from 1782 to 1810 under Kamehameha I." Who is in the cast of Chief of War? Jason Momoa takes centre stage as the infamous warrior Ka'iana, hot on the heels of his blockbuster appearances in Minecraft, Aquaman and Fast X. He's accompanied by a predominantly Polynesian ensemble, featuring both seasoned performers and emerging talent. The lineup boasts Star Wars legend and Momoa's Aquaman colleague Temuera Morrison as Chief Kahekili, The Night Agent's Luciane Buchanan as Kaʻahumanu and Avatar and The Meg's Cliff Curtis. Completing the supporting ensemble are fresh faces including Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Kaina Makua, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Moses Goods. Additional cast members comprise Siua Ikaleʻo, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Siaosi Fonua, Benjamin Hoetjes, and Erroll Shand. When will Chief of War be released? Anticipating fans won't have to wait much longer as Chief of War debuts this Friday, 1st August. The opening two episodes will drop at midnight. It will subsequently maintain a weekly release pattern of fresh episodes, continuing through until Friday, 19th September. While the drama was initially commissioned as an eight-episode miniseries, the inclusion of a ninth episode in the first series might suggest that Momoa and Sibbett have intentions for the drama to carry on. However, there's no confirmation about a second series at this point.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Final Season Pushes Squid Game Back To No. 1 In Streaming Rankings
Last Updated: The third and final season of Squid Game recorded the highest viewing minutes of the year so far. Netflix's Korean drama Squid Game broke yet another record in the US. With the release of the third and final instalment of the survival thriller on June 27, it hit another massive streaming record on the overall Nielsen charts. The show, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, has set the highest streaming record of the year so far, with 3.2 billion minutes viewed in its first week of release, between June 23 and June 29. According to the Nielsen streaming charts in the US, the final season of Squid Game has the highest weekly total for a streaming title this year. This also made it the most-watched show in the US since The Night Agent season 2, which crossed 3.1 billion minutes of viewing in January. Notably, Squid Game season 2 holds the all-time top position on the chart. When the second was released on December 26, 2024, it garnered 4.6 billion viewing minutes during the week between December 30 and January 5. Other Names On The Nielsen Chart Besides Squid Game, the Top 10 on the Nielsen chart also included some big names. In second place is the dating reality show Love Island USA, with 1.78 billion views. The third place has been occupied by Netflix's Australian drama, Animal Kingdom, with 1.70 billion viewing minutes. The same streaming giant's espionage drama, Blindspot, and its American crime drama, The Waterfront, held the fourth and fifth places, with 1.65 billion and 1.45 billion viewing minutes, respectively. Meanwhile, Netflix's comedy drama Ginny & Georgia, which revolves around the story of a mother and daughter duo, entered the chart after the release of its third season on June 5. The series managed to rake in a total of 979 million viewing minutes, thus landing sixth on the chart. Jeremy Allen White's The Bear Came 7th The Bear's season 4, the fast-paced culinary drama starring Jeremy Allen White as the lead, came seventh on the list. It garnered 917 million viewing minutes, which is a noticeable drop from last year's 1.2 billion for season 3. The show, created by Christopher Storer, has been renewed for a fifth season. Disney+'s Bluey and Grey's Anatomy held the eighth and ninth positions, respectively, with 860 million and 842 million viewing minutes. At the tenth position is Netflix's new animated Korean film KPop Demon Hunters, whose simple yet effective storyline, coupled with its chart-bursting songs, has become the talk of the town. The film garnered 778 million viewing minutes in the US. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Surprise! Law & Order: SVU's Octavio Pisano to Return in Season 27 Premiere
Joe Velasco's SVU stint isn't done just yet. Octavio Pisano will return for Law & Order: SVU's Season 27 premiere, sources confirm to TVLine. More from TVLine Food Network Star Anne Burrell's Cause of Death Revealed Chicago P.D. Adds The Night Agent's Arienne Mandi as New Series Regular Power Prequel About Young Ghost and Tommy Gets Series Order at Starz Pisano was a series regular on NBC's long-running procedural from Season 23 through 26, though his departure made news just before SVU's Season 26 finale in May. His character was promoted to Detective Second Grade, an occasion that the squad marked with a surprise gathering at a bar near the precinct. At the end of the episode, Capt. Benson and her officers donned their dress blues and attended the ceremony in which Velasco was officially promoted. Pisano appeared in a social media video that the show and its star, Mariska Hargitay, posted Thursday to mark the cast's return to set. In it, he, Peter Scanavino, Hargitay, Kevin Kane and recently promoted series regular Aimé Donna Kelly rehearse a scene from the season premiere. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mariska (@therealmariskahargitay) Juliana Aidén Martinez, who played Det. Kate Silva in Season 26, also left the show at the end of the season. She recently was cast as a series regular on CBS' FBI, and will not return to SVU. Law & Order: SVU Season 27: Everything We Know So Far View List SVU will air Thursdays at 9/8c this fall, following Law & Order at 8 and leading into The Hunting Party at 10. Are you excited to see Velasco in Season 27? Hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
The Night Agent actress Arienne Mandi joins Chicago PD as series regular for Season 13
Washington DC [US], July 23 (ANI): 'The Night Agent' actress Arienne Mandi has joined the cast of 'Chicago PD' as a series regular for Season 13, reported Deadline. According to Deadline, Mandi will play Chicago P.D. officer Naomi Kerr. She is a former soldier and military contractor who is said to thrive in dangerous situations. The actress character in the series is described as a fearless outsider who keeps her cards close to the vest. Names and character descriptions could be changed at any stage of production, reported Deadline. Chicago P.D. follows the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city's most heinous offences, which include organised crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders and beyond. According to Deadline, Naomi arrives at a particularly chaotic time for the team, following the murder of Deputy Chief Charlie Reid (Shawn Hatosy), orchestrated by Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe). Although Detective Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Officer Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) are off the hook for the latter's affair with his CI and the former covering it up, there's no telling what the fallout will be just yet. LaRoyce Hawkins and Patrick Flueger also star in this thriller series. Meanwhile, Toya Turner has exited the NBC police procedural as Kiana Cook and will not appear in Season 13. "I'm grateful for the time I had bringing Kiana to life. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me so warmly," said Toya Turner as quoted by Deadline. Mandi currently stars in Season 2 of Netflix's 'The Night Agent'. She co-stars in Guy Nattiv's award-winning feature 'Tatami', which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. 'The Night Agent' actress will next be seen starring opposite Jon Hamm in season 2 of Apple TV 's 'Your Friends & Neighbours'. (ANI)
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chicago P.D. Adds The Night Agent's Arienne Mandi as New Series Regular
Arienne Mandi, who most recently starred in Season 2 of Netflix's The Night Agent, is joining Chicago P.D., our sister site Deadline reports. Mandi joins as a series regular in the role of officer Naomi Kerr. Per Deadline, Naomi is a former soldier and military contractor who thrives in dangerous situations and keeps her cards close to her vest. More from TVLine Casting News: NBC's Forklift Comedy, The Westies Adds Two and More The Voice Season 29 Brings Back Three Veteran Coaches - and Ushers In a Remixed Format NBC Orders Stumble Cheerleading Comedy to Series - Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam Star Chicago P.D. had been seeking a female cast member to replace Toya Turner, who played Kiana Cook, after NBC announced in June that Turner would not be returning for Season 13. And this won't be Mandi's first trip to the Dick Wolf TV universe: The actress guest-starred in a January episode of CBS' FBI as a terrorist's wife. Mandi is perhaps best known to TV audiences for playing Dani Núñez on Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q. She most recently starred in The Night Agent as Noor Taheri, a low-level aide in the Iranian mission to the UN in New York who somehow had access to critical, presumably explosive documents. Her other TV credits include In the Vault, Hawaii Five-0, NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles. Are you excited to see Mandi in the Windy City? Hit the comments with your reactions! #OneChicago Cast Exits, Ranked View ListBest of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
