This ambitious series promises to explore the Greek myths as you’ve never seen them before.
It’s almost time for Jeff Goldblum to take on the role he was perhaps born to play, Zeus, in Netflix’s KAOS.
The series, which is a new spin on Greek mythology, has been in the works for years from writer Charlie Covell, and is finally coming this summer.
Goldblum features alongside an all-star cast in the highly-anticipated series, including Janet McTeer as his wife Hera and David Thewlis as Hades, with the likes of Billie Piper and Eddie Izzard also making appearances.
Netflix recently dropped a trailer, giving us a glimpse into the… chaos to come. Here’s everything you need to know!
KAOS release date: When will the series hit Netflix?
Kaos will be released on Netflix on 29th August 2024. As is usual with Netflix, all eight episodes will drop at once.
It’s been a long road to release for KAOS, with it being revealed that Netflix had commissioned the series way back in 2018.
Casting was announced in 2022, with the show finally being filmed that same year – and now, we’re just a short way away from release.
KAOS cast: Who stars in the Netflix series?
The incredible cast of KAOS is as follows:
- Jeff Goldblum as Zeus
- Janet McTeer as Hera
- Cliff Curtis as Poseidon
- David Thewlis as Hades
- Killian Scott as Orpheus
- Debi Mazar as Medusa
- Aurora Perrineau as Riddy
- Misia Butler as Caneus
- Leila Farzad as Ari
- Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus
- Rakie Ayola
- Stanley Townsend
- Billie Piper
- Eddie Izzard as Lachy
- Fady Elsayed as Glaucus
- Tomi Egbowon-Ogunjobi
- Gilian Cally
- Shila Ommi
We’re set to see a new side of Goldblum in KAOS, with the actor telling Tudum: “My character is complicated and charismatic, not to mention cruel.
“Charlie Covell’s writing leapt off the page and struck my gizzard like a lightning bolt as something spectacularly smart, surprising, unexpected, profound, and deeply moving.”
Goldblum was a relatively late addition to the show, with the role of Zeus originally set to be played by Hugh Grant. However, the British actor had to pull out due to availability issues.
KAOS plot: What is the Netflix series about?
The logline for KAOS is: “Jeff Goldblum plays Zeus, king of the gods. All-powerful, cruel, occasionally benevolent… he has no idea that the plot to take him down has begun.”
The series follows Zeus as the leader of the pantheon of gods, when one day he discovers a terrible truth – a wrinkle on his forehead. He goes down a path of paranoia and instability and is convinced his fall is nigh, with Goldblum describing his character as a “god with trust issues”.
He’s not completely wrong, though, as Prometheus is on a mission to bring him down, with a plot involving three very important humans.
While the story focuses on Greek mythology, McTeer has also described it as a “deeply normal family drama”.
KAOS trailer
You can watch the action-packed KAOS trailer below:
KAOS will hit Netflix on 29th August 2024.
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