Jeff Goldblum plays Zeus in Netflix’s Kaos, an eight-part series which is due to be released in August. More details below.
In March, we got our first look at Kaos, Netflix’s brand new series starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. Yes, that Zeus. Back then, we weren’t entirely sure when the series would drop on the streaming service, but Netflix has now announced that Kaos will be streaming on the platform on 29th August.
Here’s a long list of Goldblum’s fellow castmembers and the roles they play in this new take on Greek gods and goddesses: 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).
Here’s the full synopsis for Kaos: Jeff Goldblum plays Zeus: King of the gods, ruler of the world. He’s cruel, stylish and all-powerful.
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.)
Netflix describes the series, which is created and written by Charlie Covell, as “a bold, darkly comic, contemporary take on Greek mythology: exploring love, power, and life in the underworld.”
Catch Kaos on Netflix from 29th August.
