Apple TV+ Reveals Premiere Date for Jason Momoa Series Chief of War

Apple TV+ has picked a premiere date for Jason Momoa's new historical drama series Chief of War.Chief of War features a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa and follows the unification and colonization of Hawaii from the perspective of its native people. Momoa portrays warrior Ka'iana as he attempts to unite the islands for Western colonization in the late 18th century.

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The ensemble cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka.

The series was created by Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, both of Hawaiian descent, and is produced by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment.

Momoa directs the season finale and serves as executive producer. Doug Jung serves as showrunner and executive producer with Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook and Brian Andrew Mendoza. Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. Anders Engström, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers.

Chief of War debuts Friday, August 1 on Apple TV+. The series will begin with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday until September 19.