Netflix’s Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos, which stars Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, has published its first images from the show along with a release date.
Following the release of a teaser trailer in March, the show will be coming to Netflix and viewers very soon, a new announcement has confirmed. The show was launched off the back of the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians‘ on Disney+.
What is Netflix’s Kaos, to be released soon, even about?
In this upcoming, eight-episode series, Jeff Goldblum portrays a modern Zeus. The show vibrates with dark humor and explores love, power, and life in the underworld. Brought to viewers by the BAFTA-winning screenwriter and showrunner Charlie Covell (The End of the F…ing World), the series promises to bring laughter and tears.
Jeff Goldblum’s Zeus begins to find his long-enjoyed reign being threatened, when he awakes one morning and finds a wrinkle on his forehead. He thinks it’s the sign of an ancient prophecy which foretells his doom, and he becomes neurotic.
His suspicions are correct, as it is revealed that his old friend and now prisoner Prometheus, is plotting to bring about his destruction. The plan encompasses three unknowing human beings, none of whom are aware of their great role to play.
The teaser trailer for Kaos released in March has Jeff Goldblum portraying Greek god Zeus at a stage where the character is facing the end of his reign over the world. As in the Percy Jackson live-action series, Netflix’s dark comedy is set in a modern milieu, delighting watchers with a contemporary infusion of Greek mythology.
The cast of Kaos
The cast includes Janet McTeer as Hera, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, David Thewlis as Hades, Rakie Ayola as Persephone, Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus, Killian Scott as Orpheus, Aurora Perrineau as Riddy, Misia Butler as Caneus, Leila Farzad as Ari, and Stanley Townsend as King Minos.
This is a major scripted TV project for Jeff Goldblum after his recurring roles in Search Party, Season 2. Prior to this Greek mythology-inspired Netflix series, the star hosted a Disney+ documentary series, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, which lasted for just two seasons.
As per Netflix’s global fan event Tudum, the official synopsis for Kaos reads: “It’s about the pantheon of gods, mortals, and everyone in between inhabiting the intriguing world of KAOS. Zeus is at the top of the mythological food chain as the King of the Gods, a position he has enjoyed for quite some time. Then one day he discovers the unthinkable—a wrinkle on his forehead.”
“Paranoia builds, leading the supreme deity down a dangerous and unstable path,” the synopsis continues. “Zeus is convinced his fall is nigh and sees omens of doom everywhere. And he’s right to be worried because Zeus’ onetime friend and now prisoner, Prometheus, is orchestrating a plan to bring him down. The plan involves three disparate humans, all of whom are totally unaware of their cosmic significance or the part they must play in saving the world.”
Kaos will hit Netflix on August 29th.
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