It’s been just over a week since Peter Safran and James Gunn took over as co-CEOs of the newly-branded DC Studios. No, there hasn’t been a tidal wave of shocking, fan-pleasing announcements.
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historical drama series — also written, created and executive produced by Momoa — will trace the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an Indigenous perspective.Morrison, a veteran New Zealand actor, will play King Kahekili, the king of Maui.The nine-episode limited series is co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett and produced by Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) and Chernin Entertainment. Along with Sibbett and Momoa, Francis Lawrence, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Doug Jung executive produce, with the lattermost serving as showrunner.
Justin Chon will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer.“Chief of War” follows the worldwide success of Apple TV+’s Momoa vehicle “See,” which just debuted its series finale. The sci-fi show, set in a time when humankind has lost its vision, centered on a father (Momoa) to two twins, who have to be safeguarded against a threatened queen.In addition to the “Aquaman” franchise, where he portrays the father to Momoa’s title hero, Morrison has appeared in “Star Wars” films like “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith,” as well as the recent Disney+ shows “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” where he starred as the title character.
One of his best-known credits is “Once Were Warriors,” the crime drama that became his home country’s highest grossing movie of all time. Next up, he’ll reprise his role as Tom Curry in 2023’s “The Flash” and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”
.It’s been just over a week since Peter Safran and James Gunn took over as co-CEOs of the newly-branded DC Studios. No, there hasn’t been a tidal wave of shocking, fan-pleasing announcements.
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French powerhouse Federation Studios and its Empreinte Digitale are launching Federation MEAC, a production subsidiary devoted to the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. Co-founding chairman Joachim Landau, who has produced documentaries, unscripted programs and series with Empreinte Digitale, will lead the new outfit.
EXCLUSIVE: Rob Morgan (Smile) will produce and star in the crime film Dixie Crystal, based on the real-life FBI Operation of the same name, from brother filmmakers Conor and Jake Allyn (No Man’s Land).
EXCLUSIVE: Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing) and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop) have signed on for roles in 20th Century’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The actors join an ensemble which also includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon and Kevin Durand, as previously announced.
Jason Momoa is trading in Aquaman for Tarzan!
A different side of Aquaman — literally! Jason Momoa had a bit of a Marilyn Monroe moment when the wind picked up and nearly blew his undergarment straight off his body.
Aquaman star shared a photo and video dump from his latest “Sunday Funday” fishing adventure. In one video, shared on Momoa's grid post and his Instagram story, can be seen reeling in a silvery Aku, the Hawaiian term for Skipjack tuna.
Temuera Morrison has joined the cast of Chief of War, Apple TV+’s limited series starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa. It hails from Endeavor Content and Chernin Entertainment.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Temuera Morrison has joined Jason Momoa in the Apple limited series “Chief of War,” Variety has learned. The role reunites the pair, as they previously played father and son in the DCEU film “Aquaman.” Morrison will also appear alongside Momoa in the sequel “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” due out in theaters in December 2023. “Chief of War” was first reported on in April. Per the official logline, the series “follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.” Morrison will play King Kahekili, the King of Maui.
Jimmy Kimmel's Mean Tweet series. Momoa and Elba did not shy away from dropping an f-bomb or two when formulating retorts for their trolls. In a tweet towards Elba, one person wrote:The Hobbs and Shaw actor responded with a very simple bite back to the very mean comment:Short and sweet and to the point is the best way to handle haters, as Elba demonstrates.
Not backing down! Jill Zarin flipped the script on Tamra Judge — and called out the Real Housewives of Orange County star for bringing their feud to BravoCon 2022.
Jason Momoa is prepared to check out his new movie, Slumberland - with snacks!