Carl Roberts 
Netflix debuts the first looks from Kaos starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus and Janet McTeer as Hera. Premiering on August 29th.
KAOS will debut on Netflix on August 29 with Jeff Goldblum at the helm as King of the Gods, Zeus. The Queen by his side will be Janet McTeer as Hera, with Nabhaan Rizwaan as their wayward son, Dionysus. On Earth, Aurora Perrineau (Riddy) and Killian Scott (Orpheus) take on the roles of disillusioned wife and distracted rock-star husband respectively.
From The End of the F*****g World creator, Charlie Covell, KAOS is an irreverent dramedy, inspired by Greek mythology (no degree in classics required!). A dysfunctional family (of gods) – cruel fathers, wayward sons, discontented wives and warring brothers – the series takes a fresh look at power structures and the idea of the 1%.
ZEUS
Zeus (Jeff Goldblum) is King of the gods. All-powerful yet desperately insecure. Dressed in casual attire, the megalomaniac Zeus is suddenly struck by paranoia upon discovering a new wrinkle on his forehead. He becomes convinced that it is evidence of an ancient prophecy coming to pass. That he and the family of gods are going to fall from power. As he attempts to shore up his regime, Zeus makes dangerous enemies all over the place. Fails to listen to those who are actually trying to help him. And takes actions which threaten the survival of humanity itself.
HERA
Hera (Janet McTeer) is queen of the gods and married to Zeus (who also happens to be her brother). Life is pretty good for Hera when we meet her. But it becomes increasingly strained by her husband’s increasing paranoia and obsession with his prophecy. As Zeus becomes more deranged in his actions, Hera is placed in real jeopardy. For she has an explosive secret that could threaten her very existence if Zeus were to discover it. Perhaps the best thing for Hera would be to strike out on her own…
DIONYSUS
Dionysus (Nabhaan Rizwan) is Zeus’s favourite son. His mother was mortal, and Hera turned her into a bee (don’t ask). Zeus made Dionysus a full god, the keeper of Pleasure, Madness and Wild Frenzy. Up until this point, all has been good but, recently, Dionysus has found himself a little… bored. He wants more: more power, and more respect from his family. He is tired of being treated like a child. A moment of thoughtless cruelty from Zeus drives Dionysus to take actions intended to irritate his father. But end up threatening to rupture the entire world.
RIDDY AND ORPHEUS
Meanwhile, the humans continue to live a frustrated existence under the rule of the Gods. Riddy (Aurora Perrineau) has no idea of her cosmic significance. She barely feels significant in her own life. The wife of Orpheus, a world-famous musician, her days are ones of easy luxury. From the outside, her existence is enviable. But Riddy is deeply unhappy and knows she needs to make a change. And as fate would have it, a chance encounter one morning at a supermarket offers just that. Her husband, Orpheus (Killian Scott) is a rockstar with a big heart and an ego to match. When Orpheus’s life is suddenly torn away, he faces a choice: to accept his fate or to challenge death itself.
PREMISE
Jeff Goldblum plays Zeus: King of the gods, and ruler of the world. He’s cruel, stylish and all-powerful. That is until he’s not. From BAFTA-winning screenwriter and showrunner Charlie Covell (The End Of The F***ing World), KAOS is a bold, darkly comic, contemporary take on Greek mythology: exploring love, power, and life in the underworld.
Having long enjoyed his status as King of the gods, Zeus’ reign has never been truly threatened. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Believing it to be the harbinger of an ancient prophecy which foretells his destruction, neurosis sets in. Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the god of gods – seeing signs everywhere – starts to dangerously self-destruct.
And he’s right to be worried. Zeus’ one-time 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. No pressure. (Some pressure.)
CREDITS
Launch Date: 29 August 2024
Episodes: 8 x 60
Created and Written by: Charlie Covell
Executive Producers: Jane Featherstone, Chris Fry, Charlie Covell, Katie Carpenter, Georgi Banks-Davies, Nina Lederman, Tanya Seghatchian, John Woodward
Cast: Jeff Goldblum (Zeus), Janet McTeer (Hera), David Thewlis (Hades), Rakie Ayola (Persephone), Cliff Curtis (Poseidon), Stephen Dillane (Prometheus), Aurora Perrineau (Riddy), Nabhaan Rizwan (Dionysus), Killian Scott (Orpheus), Misia Butler (Caeneus), Stanley Townsend (Minos), Leila Farzad (Ari).
Kaos premieres on Netflix on August 29th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
