Apple TV+ released the first still image from Chief of War, a new drama starring Jason Momoa, who also serves as executive producer and writer on the series; and the streaming service also shared the first teaser-trailer for the series.

Momoa shared the first-look photo, which sees him portray warrior Ka‘iana, that the series is a “story rooted in my home, my culture, and my heart”. He wrote in an Instagram post that “Hawaiian history has never been told like this.”

Chief of War, co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, is “set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century” (per an official synopsis.). Showrunner Doug Jung also executive produces alongside Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook and Brian Andrew Mendoza. The cast also includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka.

The first two episodes of Chief of War will premiere Aug. 1 on Apple TV+, with the remaining six episodes dropping over the ensuing Fridays through Sept. 19.  See the teaser trailer: HERE.

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