Summary
New images from Netflix’s forthcoming comedyKaosprovide a fresh look at Jeff Goldblum’s King of the Gods.Created byThe End of the F***ing World’sCharlie Covell,Kaossees Goldblum assume the role of the Ancient Greek god Zeus, King of the Olympians, in a dark comedy set in modern times. Originally set to be played by Hugh Grant, Goldblum later stepped in to replace the iconic British actor due to scheduling issues that prevented his involvement.
Following on from a previous teaser trailer that revealed Goldblum’s Zeus,Netflixhas posted a fresh batch of official images showcasing the immortal King of Olympus, as well as confirmingKaos’August 29 premiere date. Check out the original post below:
Other images also reveal Janet McTeer as Hera, and Nabhaan Rizwan as their flamboyant son Dionysus. The final image also shows Killian Scott’s Orpheus with Aurora Perrineau’s Riddy, whose moniker is likely a contraction of the tragic mythological figure Eurydice.
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While thousands of years have passed since the ancient tales of Zeus and his Olympian brethren were first spoken throughout Ancient Greece, the stories continue to play a key role in modern popular culture. Between Russell Crowe’s camp reimagining of the lightning-wieldingZeus inThor: Love and Thunder, to the far more imposing rendition of Lance Reddick’s Zeus inPercy Jackson and the Olympians, contemporary audiences are more than familiar with wildlydiverging takes on the Greek Pantheon.
Yet, Goldblum’s foray into the world of Ancient Greek mythology seems like a perfect opportunity for Covell to capitalize on the actor’s immutable charm and impeccable comedic sensibilities. Well known in the original Greek mythology for his exceedingly fickle nature, and often callous disregard for mortal kind, the King of Olympus almost seems like arole that is tailor-made for Goldblum. Moreover, the often scandalous and petty exploits of his fellow immortals will likely provide the beloved actor and his co-stars with plenty of opportunities to shine.
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Even though Grant may have delivered anequally fascinating take on Zeus, it seems somewhat fortuitous that circumstances resulted in Goldblum taking over for him instead. As an actor who can play either a flamboyant galactic dictator or a brilliant mathematician with equal ease, the task of stepping into Zeus’ godlike sandals almost seems like the will of the Fates themselves. Yet only time will tell ifKaoswill offer viewers yet another memorable reimagining of the mighty ancient god.
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Kaos is a dark comedy series starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. Zeus is enjoying being the King of the Gods, until he starts to self-destruct after thinking a wrinkle on his forhead is a sign of an ancient prophecy. His situation becomes even worse when Prometheus develops a plan to take Zeus down once and for all.
