Jason Momoa is done with peace in teaser for Apple TV+'s Chief of War

Jason Momoa co-created Chief of War, wrote the screenplay, and even directed the season finale. Apple TV+ has released a teaser for the upcoming epic historical drama Chief of War. Momoa brings more than just a pretty face and a muscular body to the show — he co-created the series with fellow Hawaiian Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, writes, executive produces, and directs the season finale. Momoa previously starred in the Apple TV+ series See, which ran for three seasons.

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The nine-episode series is "based on true events," according to Apple, and follows warrior Ka'iana (Momoa) as he attempts to unite the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.

Chief of War features a predominantly Polynesian cast, also featuring Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes.

The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment. Doug Jung serves as showrunner and executive producer, along with Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook and Brian Mendoza.

Justin Chon directed the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. Anders Engstrom, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence, and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers. Hans Zimmer wrote the theme music and co-produced the music for all nine episodes with composer James Everingham.

Chief of War premieres with its first two episodes on Friday, August 1, with new episodes every Friday through September 19.

Watch the teaser below.