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Like London buses, it seems as if two castings have come at once for Paapa Essiedu after months of fans waiting for news. Ten days on from the exciting, albeit expected, confirmation that the actor would be starring as Professor Snape in the new HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter TV series, Essidou is back in the headlines for a new casting announcement, this time teaming up with Bodyguard star Keeley Hawes to star in a brand-new drama for Channel 4, Falling. Speaking of his casting, as cited via Variety, Essidou said, "Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne’s singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can’t wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life."

Before he takes on the iconic role of Snape and attempts to fill the shoes of the late,...

Paapa Essiedu may soon be set to don the dark robes of Severus Snape in HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, but the British actor will first be getting into the black cloth of the clergy.

The “I May Destroy You” and “Black Mirror” star will play a Catholic priest alongside Keeley Hawes as a devoted nun in the Channel 4 drama “Falling,” which marks the first ever love story from BAFTA-winning “Adolescence” writer Jack Thorne. The Forge Entertainment, a Banijay U.K. company, produces.

In “Falling,” Essiedu’s priest and Hawes’ nun are both deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. The drama is described as a “witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest...

Paapa Essiedu, who has just landed the role of Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series, is leading Channel 4 drama series Falling from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne and It’s a Sin director Peter Hoar.

Hot property Essiedu will play Catholic priest David opposite Keeley Hawes, who is devoted nun Anna. Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God.

Also joining the cast of Falling from Banijay-backed The Forge are Rakie Ayola (The Pact, Kaos), Jason Watkins (Coma, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies), Niamh Cusack (The Virtues, Heartbeat), Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, The Chelsea Detective), David Dawson (My Policeman, The Last Kingdom), Susan Brown (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, It’s A Sin), Sandra Voe (Howards End,...

A new episode of our What Happened to This Horror Movie? video series has just been released, and with this one we’re taking a look back at the 2012 sci-fi action film Dredd (watch it Here), which is based on the same comic book source material as the 1995 Sylvester Stallone movie Judge Dredd, but took a more faithful approach to the adaptation. You can hear all about it by checking out the video embedded above.

The official word is that Dredd was directed by Pete Travis from a screenplay by Alex Garland, although we were told that Garland actually directed the movie. The film has the following synopsis: The America of the post-apocalyptic future is an irradiated wasteland, a vast, ultraviolent world where criminals control the mean city streets. Ultimate law enforcers like Dredd and his new partner, Anderson, are Judges—the only force battling for justice. Dispatched by the central authority,...

Netflix subscribers often question the how and why of the steamer's decisions to cancel or renew a series. It isn't as easy as it's a well-liked show. The streamer carefully weighs the performance of a new release against how much it costs to make it. One new series in 2024 was well received but sadly canceled, and we think it deserves a second chance. And that's Kaos starring Jeff Goldblum.

Kaos was created by Charlie Covell, known forThe End of the F***ing World, for Netflix. The eight-part mythological dark comedy premiered on the streamer in August 2024 to positive reviews. In October of that year just a couple of months later, Netflix announced that the series was canceled, much to the dismay of viewers who thoroughly enjoyed it.

If you do a quick Google search for Kaos, you will find many positive posts regarding the creative approach, the melding of dark comedy and mythology,...

La plataforma de streaming no renueva la serie de mitología griega con giro contemporáneo protagonizada por Jeff Goldblum. © Netflix

De acuerdo con Variety, la serie Kaos, que se estrenó a finales de agosto, ha sido cancelada después de una sola temporada en Netflix.

Se trata de un drama del creador de The End of the F***ing World, Charlie Covell, que toma todo lo que sabemos sobre la mitología griega y le da un giro contemporáneo.

En Kaos, Zeus lleva mucho tiempo disfrutando de su poder como rey de los dioses. Pero una mañana se despierta y se descubre una arruga en la frente. La neurosis se apodera de él y lo conduce hacia un camino de peligro y paranoia. Zeus cree que su declive está cerca pues empieza a ver signos de decadencia por todas partes. Y hace bien en preocuparse, porque Prometeo, antiguo amigo y ahora prisionero de Zeus,...

Netflix has officially canceled the series “Kaos,” which premiered in August 2024 after being in development since 2018. The show presented a modern and comedic interpretation of Greek mythology, featuring a cast that included Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, alongside Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, and Rakie Ayola. Despite the creative team’s hopes for multiple seasons, the […]

Netflix Cancels “Kaos” After One Season...

The Fates have spoken: Kaos has been cancelled after just one season at Netflix, TVLine has confirmed.

On Thursday, series creator Charlie Covell (who also wrote the U.K. series The End of the F***ing World) said he was “gutted” by the news that Kaos would not return for Season 2, urging fans to keep the show in the TV conversation despite its cancellation.

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Jeff Goldblum probably isn’t smiling today. Netflix has cancelled Kaos after one season. The series premiered on the streaming service in August after being ordered in 2018.

Goldblum, Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, Rakie Ayola, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Dillane, Aurora Perrineau, Nabhaan Rizwan, Killian Scott, Misia Butler, Stanley Townsend, and Leila Farzad star in this modern and comedic take on Greek mythology, in which Greek god Zeus (Goldblum) fears he is losing power.

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Netflix viewers have descended into Kaos after it was announced that the well-received and deeply ambitious series was canceled after just one season. Written and created by The End of the F***ing World’s Charlie Covell, the eight-part comedy was released on the streaming platform in late August. In a darkly humorous reimagining of Greek mythology, six humans learned that they are parts of an ancient prophecy, clashing with Greek Gods. The star-studded cast included Jeff Goldblum as Zeus (in a tracksuit), Janet McTeer as Queen Hera, Nabhaan Rizwan as their rebellious son Dionysus, Aurora Perrineau as Eurydice, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, David Thewlis as Hades, Rakie Ayola as Persephone, Killian Scott as Orpheus, Debi Mazar as Medusa, Billie Piper as Cassandra, Stephen Dillane as Prometheus, Steven Dillane, and Fady Elsayed. And yet, just two months after its premiere, the cancellation came on Tuesday, October 8. Perrineau initially shared the ungodly...

Tell me if you've heard this one before: barely a month after a new show premiered its first season on Netflix, the streamer has decided to unceremoniously cancel it and chuck it in the bin. In this case, the show is Kaos, a series about Greek mythology set in the modern day, with characters like Zeus (Jeff Goldblum) and Hera (Janet McTeer) lording over Greece while mere humans scramble to worship them. Or at least that's what the humans are supposed to do; Kaos is all about what happens when that system goes off the rails, thanks in no small part to an unhealthy dose of paranoia and broken promises from the gods in charge.

Variety reports that Netfix has decided not to renew Kaos for a second season. It debuted on the platform on August 29, which means this decision comes just over five weeks later. That's a pretty short...

Netflix has decided not to return to Mount Olympus, canceling its series Kaos after a single season.

The decision comes about six weeks after the dark comedy, based on Greek and Roman mythology and created by Charlie Covell (The End of the F***ing World), made its debut on the streamer. Kaos appeared in Netflix’s top 10 charts for English-language series in each of its first four weeks, topping out at No. 3 for the week of Sept. 2-8. It earned 14.9 million views (measured by total viewing time divided by running time) over those weeks, a middling number by the streamer’s standards.

In the United States, the show had 3.34 million views as of Sept. 8, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings (viewing totals for subsequent weeks aren’t yet available).

Kaos puts Greek and Roman mythology in a present-day setting. The series stars Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, who has chained fellow god...

“Kaos” will no longer reign on Netflix. The streamer has canceled the Greek mythology series, TheWrap has learned. The show hailed from “The End of the F***king World” creator Charlie Covell and put a modern twist on Greek mythology – three humans contend with the corrupt gods as they discover their connection to one another and an overarching prophecy.

Jeff Goldblum played Zeus in the show with Janet McTeer as Hera, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, David Thewlis as Hades, Debi Mazar as Medusa and Stephen Dillane as Prometheus.

The ensemble also included Aurora Perrineau, Leila Farzad, Suzy Eddie Izzard and Rakie Ayola. “Kaos” premiered on Aug. 29, so this is a pretty swift cancellation from Netflix. The show debuted with only 3.4 million views during its first week of release, ticked up to 5.9 million views in its second week and then dipped back down to 3.4 million on its third week.

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Jeff Goldblum's new Netflix show has not turned out to be a hit for the streaming platform. Just a matter of weeks after the series premiered, Netflix has already pulled the plug.

Per Variety, Netflix has canceled Kaos after just one season. The news comes just over a month after the show first premiered on Aug. 29. In an Instagram post, which has since been deleted, series star Aurora Perrineau commented on the news, expressing her disappointment over the show ending while showing gratitude for being a part of the short-lived ride.

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“Kaos,” the Greek mythology comedy series that premiered in late August, has been canceled at Netflix, Variety has learned.

The show premiered on August 29 and starred Jeff Goldblum as the all mighty Zeus, albeit in a more whimsical and insecure portrayal. In a modern-day setting, Zeus has chained up Prometheus after interfering his with godly rule over humanity. Prometheus then attempts to overthrow Zeus with the help of three humans, Eurydice, Ariadne and Caeneus. Charlie Covell (“The End of the F***ing World”) wrote the entire eight-episode series.

The cast also included Janet McTeer as Hera, Aurora Perrineau as Eurydice, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, David Thewlis as Hades, Rakie Ayola as Persephone, Killian Scott as Orpheus, Leila Farzad as Ariadne, Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus, Debi Mazar as Medusa, Stephen Dillane as Prometheus, Misia Butler as Caeneus, Mat Fraser as Daedalus, Stanley Townsend as Minos, Billie Piper as Cassandra, Suzy Eddie Izzard as Lachesis,...

The best comedy TV shows of 2024 are a combination of new gems and follow-up seasons of existing favorites. Most comedies embody a hyphenated genre, merging elements of drama, action, music, sport, and even documentary with humor. End-of-year awards like the Emmys have a category problem, leaving many viewers wondering, "Wait, that was a comedy?" or "Surely, that was too dark to be a comedy." While these blurred lines also make it harder to demarcate the genre, they mostly make comedies all the more enjoyable.

The best comedies can evoke amusement alongside fear, dismay, and shock, among other emotions. Among the best comedy TV shows of 2023, for instance, the debut of the inventive murder mystery comedy Poker Face and the impossible-to-define thriller comedy Beef, the farewell to the classic feel-good comedy Ted Lasso, and the continued excellence of comedy dramas like The Bear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Great. The...

J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter books. That makes her one of the most influential storytellers alive, not to mention fabulously wealthy. But over the past several years, she's become better known for her stance on transgender people, peddling in alarmist stereotypes disproven with a glance at the research or just by talking to trans people about their experiences. This has led to some spectacularly weird crossovers, like the time Vladimir Putin took time out from invading Ukaine to express solidarity with Rowling, or engaged in some light Holocaust denial rather than engage withthe facts on record about Nazi persecution of trans people. Recently, Rowling disparaged Olympic boxer Imane Khelif for putting cisgender women in danger during her boxing matches despite Khelif herself being cis. Khelif is now suing Rowling, alongside other people like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, for cyber-bullying. This is definitely the primary issue...

This is either going to be a rousing success or...something very different. HBO is officially casting the three main roles for its upcoming Harry Potter TV show, a from-the-ground-up adaptation of J.K. Rowling's iconic book series about a boy wizard and his friends being whisked off to a magical boarding school and battling the forces of darkness. Of course, eight movies adapting Rowling's seven books already exist. The pitch for the new TV series is that it will include things that the movies had to cut for time.

Harry Potter remains a gargantuan piece of intellectual property, so this is a big undertaking and a big deal. There's something eerie about learning it's really happening: Cast It Talent has posted information about an open casting call where they're looking to cast the three main roles: Harry Potter and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, played in the movies by Daniel Radcliffe,...

Greek mythology shows have been popular across various genres for decades, with the epic myths and legends of the ancient civilization recreated for the small screen, or even simply inspiring new stories for the modern era. Greek mythology is regularly adapted for the small screen due to how poetic, tragic, and philosophical it can be. That has allowed it to be relatable for fans of everything from romantic stories to high drama to superhero tales. There are even some Greek mythology shows that hide their inspiration by the myths and legends of Ancient Greece so well most viewers have no idea they're based on millennia-old source material.

Whether it's epic heroes or the gods on Mount Olympus themselves, Greek mythology is notorious for how wild and unpredictable it can be, making it the perfect source material for thrilling TV shows. Even something as seemingly harmless as having an illegitimate child...

Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet” was a big influence on the Netflix series “Kaos,” the show’s star Aurora Perrineau said, and “Mercutio was prominent” on the show’s mood board. The biggest surprise, she added via X: “It wasn’t until partway through filming that the creators found out he is my dad.”

Perrineau’s father Harold chimed in, quoting his daughter’s story on the social media platform mand adding, “This is a true story!”

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When I was cast in Kaos on Netflix, the mood board was heavily influenced by Baz Luhrmans Romeo + Juliet. Mercutio was prominent on the board. It wasn’t until part way through filming that the creators found out he is my dad. @netflix @NetflixUK @HaroldPerrineau pic.twitter.com/p4ctOwMavX

— Aurora Perrineau (@AuroraPerrineau) September 7, 2024

The elder Perrineau was credited with making Shakespearean language easy to comprehend in the 1996 take...

The article contains spoilers for Kaos season 1.

Kaos season 2 gets an optimistic and detailed update from creator Charlie Covell. Consisting of eight episodes and debuting on Netflix in late August, Kaos has a dual focus. On one side, there's Zeus (Jeff Goldblum). He's paranoid, beginning to fear the end of his reign as he grows more vengeful towards humanity. It also centers on three humans who discover their connection to an ancient prophecy while battling the corrupt gods of classical mythology.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan UK, Covell was asked about the chances of Kaos season 2. The show creator, writer, and executive producer mentioned his hope that the first season could be satisfying in its own right. But he also revealed his hopes for the show's future and noted that Netflix has supported the fantasy series even though a season 2 renewal is not confirmed yet, quoting: "Not yet, but they've been very supportive of it.

Kaos helps Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum make Rotten Tomatoes history as his latest series reaches a "fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Per Screen Rant, Kaos managed to amass a 71% fresh score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes following its debut on Netflix. At the time of writing, this score comes in from 12 positive and 5 negative critical reviews, weighting the series at a 6.60/10 on the review aggregator's points scale. The series holds a 79% average review score on Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter, which is aggregated from audience reviews only. The success of Kaos continues Goldblum's remarkable trend of reaching a "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes with every single series he has starred in.

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After much anticipation, the dark comedy series Kaos, created by the mind behindThe End of the F**ing World, Charlie Covell, finally premiered on Netflix on August 29, 2024! This new original series reimagines Greek mythology with a bold and modern twist, bringing the ancient gods and goddesses into a whole new light.

For those who haven't yet tuned into Kaos, the show centers around Zeus -- the all-powerful King of the Gods -- who spirals into paranoia after discovering a single wrinkle on his forehead. This seemingly small flaw sends him into a tailspin, convinced that his reign is at risk, igniting chaos not just among the gods but throughout the mortal world as well.

Since its release, Kaos has quickly become a fan favorite, captivating viewers with its witty storytelling, unique take on classic myths, and an ensemble cast that truly brings these legendary characters to life.

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There's probably no one who milks a long pause, luxuriates in slow, heavy-lidded blinks, or evinces dangling, unspoken thoughts better than actor Jeff Goldblum. Charlie Covell (The End of the F***ing World) and the rest of the team behind Netflix's Kaos know this to be the actor's signature, and they're sure to make sure we know this, too, as we watch every neurotic tic in the actor's arsenal. Goldblum plays Zeus, of course, the head of the Greek pantheon of Gods. He's vain, liable to act impulsively (with violent results), and not entirely unpleasant to spend time with -- even if to watch as he utters half a sentence before swallowing the rest. Sitting somewhere between Jurassic Park's Dr. Ian Malcolm and the character Goldblum plays in those Apartments.com ads, Zeus is a fourth-wall-breaking presence who cannot and will not accept the end of his reign.

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The series drops on Netflix on Thursday

Charlie Covell’s comedic drama “Kaos” hits Netflix screens on Thursday, Aug. 29, and it’s giving Greek mythology buffs a new adventure to binge, reimagining the Greek gods in a contemporary setting.

The eight-episode series, directed by Georgi Banks-Davies and Runyararo Mapfumo, will all drop at the same time on the streamer.

Here’s Netflix’s official synopsis: “Zeus has long enjoyed his status as King of The Gods. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Neurosis sets in, setting him off on a dangerous, paranoid path. Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming – and starts to see signs of it everywhere.”

Check out the full cast of the series below.

Jeff Goldblum as Zeus Jeff Goldblum as Zeus in “Kaos” (Netflix)

Jeff Goldblum comes in as the king of gods, Zeus. In the Netflix drama,...

Kaos is a fantasy dark comedy-drama series created by Charlie Covell. The Netflix series works as a contemporary reimagining of Greek mythology and it follows the story of six humans as they discover that they are a huge part of the prophecy that will destroy the Greek gods led by the king of the gods Zeus. Kaos stars Jeff Goldblum, Janet McTeer, Aurora Perrineau, Billie Piper, Nabhaan Rizwan, David Thewlis, Leila Farzad, Killian Scott, Cliff Curtis, Rakie Ayola, Debi Mazar, Misia Butler, and Fady Elsayed. So, if you loved the hilarious dark comedy, cruel and narcissistic gods, and a fantastical story in Kaos here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Kaos

The incredible ensemble cast of Netflix's Kaos gives memorable and hilarious performances, bringing to life Ancient Greek myths with a contemporary twist. The dark comedy Kaos follows Riddy (Eurydice), Ceaneus, and Ari (Ariadne) who are fated to bring down the Greek Gods, led by Jeff Goldblum's Zeus. The series has a sharp script, utilizes exciting cinematography, and incorporates a strong soundtrack all of which help make the series so strong.

However, none of these aspects would have mattered if it weren't for the great performances by the cast. Kaos brings together a large ensemble cast of predominantly well-established actors who masterfully characterize the Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. However, some actors with smaller portfolios rise to the occasion of representing well-known figures from mythology in Kaos.

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Jeff Goldblum

Zeus

Aurora Perrineau

Riddy (Eurydice)

Nabhaan Rizwan

Dionysus

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On Sunday 25 August 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Sunday Brunch!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sunday Brunch” on Channel 4 promises an exciting lineup for viewers. Rakie Ayola will share insights about her role in Netflix’s new series, “Kaos.” Her experience in the show is sure to be a highlight, as she discusses the character she portrays and what it was like working on such a unique project.

Jimmy Tarbuck will also be featured, bringing his charm and humor as he talks about his new stand-up tour. Fans of comedy will enjoy hearing about his experiences and what audiences can expect from his performances. His stories are likely to add a light-hearted touch to the episode.

Anna Williamson will join the conversation to provide an inside look at E4’s latest series of “Celebs Go Dating.” She will delve into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the show, sharing fun anecdotes and details about the celebrities involved.

Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer host the food and chat show once again this Sunday morning on Channel 4. This episode features Rakie Ayola, who discusses her role in Netflix’s new mythological fantasy comedy, Kaos. Presenter Anna Williamson offers insider insights into E4’s latest series, Celebs Go Dating. The show also includes conversations with comedian […]

Sunday Brunch: Ade Adepitan, Fats Timbo, Milly Pickles, Lee McKenzie...

Jeff Goldblum es Zeus en esta épica lucha entre dioses, humanos y todo lo que se interpone entre ellos. © Netflix

Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler de Kaos, un drama del creador de The End of the F***ing World, Charlie Covell, que toma todo lo que sabemos sobre la mitología griega y le da un giro contemporáneo.

En Kaos, Zeus lleva mucho tiempo disfrutando de su poder como rey de los dioses. Pero una mañana se despierta y se descubre una arruga en la frente. La neurosis se apodera de él y lo conduce hacia un camino de peligro y paranoia. Zeus cree que su declive está cerca pues empieza a ver signos de decadencia por todas partes. Y hace bien en preocuparse, porque Prometeo, antiguo amigo y ahora prisionero de Zeus, está orquestando un complot para acabar con él. En él participan tres humanos dispares que desconocen por completo...

A new Netflix series is coming out at the end of the month and the trailer was just released!

Kaos is a new Netflix series created by Charlie Covell, who was also the writer of another Netflix show, The End of the F***ing World.

This new show stars Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, king of the Gods and all powerful. The premise of Kaos is that Zeus has been ruling carefree and never truly felt threatened. That is until a wrinkle on his forehead appears that he believes to be a sign of his inevitable fall from power. While this could all just be Zeus’ paranoia, there may be some truth to his fears when it’s revealed that an old friend turned prisoner, Prometheus, is hatching a plot to destroy him.

Also starring in Kaos are Janet McTeer as Hera, David Thewlis as Hades, Rakie Ayola as Persephone, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon,...

Jeff Goldblum is a cruel and decidedly cool King of the Gods and ruler of the world Zeus in the trailer for Netflix’s darkly comic series Kaos.

As Greek mythology gets a modern twist, an increasingly paranoid Goldblum must contend with mortals with powers to bring him down, and a dysfunctional family with powerful siblings scheming and failing among one another in the trailer that dropped on Monday.

“We need to make destruction really sing,” Goldblum, channeling Logan Roy and wearing designer track suits, says at one point in the teaser trailer for the Greek mythology drama from creator and writer Charlie Covell, who earlier wrote the British drama The End of the Fucking World for Netflix.

Kaos

Zeus ultimately comes to fear his imminent downfall and the end of the world as mortals learn what the gods have in store for them. That’s after the God of...

Netflix has launched the full official trailer for the upcoming series ‘Kaos’ in which Jeff Goldblum plays the role of the all-powerful god, Zeus.

Zeus: King of the Gods, 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’s 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.

The star of stage and screen on playing Persephone in Netflix’s bold take on Greek mythology, going viral and being uncool about awards

Actor, producer and campaigner Rakie Ayola, 56, was born in Cardiff to a Sierra Leonean mother and a Nigerian father. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. She won a Bafta for the BBC drama Anthony and a Bafta Cymru for The Pact, but is perhaps best known as nurse Kyla Tyson in Holby City and for playing Hermione Granger in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. She now stars in Netflix series Kaos, a modern-day retelling of Greek mythology.

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My character’s first scene at Mount Olympus. Hades and Persephone arrive for breakfast, then she proceeds to just help herself to the breakfast bar. I...

Get ready for August at Netflix! Zack Snyder has your first-weekend watchlist covered as Netflix releases the R-rated, six-hour #SnyderCut of the filmmaker’s “Rebel Moon” Parts One and Two, starring Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, and more.

Throughout the rest of the month, the streamer will premiere several new films, series, documentaries, animes, and comedy specials, including a few of its biggest and most anticipated originals: “Emily in Paris” Season 4, the series premiere of “Kaos,” and the final season of “The Umbrella Academy.”

Check out all of The Streamable’s top picks for August, and continue below to find out everything coming to Netflix next month!

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The latest teaser trailer for Netflixs upcoming Greek Mythology-inspired dark comedy Kaos has been dropped, featuring Jeff Goldblum as the mighty Zeus. This marks the Jurassic Park vets first major TV project as the lead, following a recurring appearance in 2022s Search Party.

The Kaos video brings viewers to a reimagined modern-day world where Greek gods exist among humans. It highlights the conflict between the gods and humankind, as Goldblums Zeus expresses his dismay over humans no longer worshiping them anymore. The teaser also provides viewers with a glimpse of the cruelty that Zeus is capable of, revealing that he enjoys orchestrating catastrophic events like volcanic eruptions and forest fires in an attempt to nurture peoples fears. The video also teases the upcoming war that will threaten the gods position and power.

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Jeff Goldblum es Zeus en esta épica lucha entre dioses, humanos y todo lo que se interpone entre ellos. © Netflix

Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler de “Kaos”, un drama del creador de The End of the F***ing World, Charlie Covell, que toma todo lo que sabemos sobre la mitología griega y le da un giro contemporáneo.

En “Kaos”, Zeus lleva mucho tiempo disfrutando de su poder como rey de los dioses. Pero una mañana se despierta y se descubre una arruga en la frente. La neurosis se apodera de él y lo conduce hacia un camino de peligro y paranoia. Zeus cree que su declive está cerca pues empieza a ver signos de decadencia por todas partes. Y hace bien en preocuparse, porque Prometeo, antiguo amigo y ahora prisionero de Zeus, está orquestando un complot para acabar con él. En él participan tres humanos dispares que desconocen por completo...

“The Boy and the Heron” Comes to Max in September

Hayao Miyazaki’s most recent “last” film “The Boy and the Heron” is taking flight.

The Oscar and Golden Globe-winning animated film from famed studio Studio Ghibli will make its United States streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, Sept. 6.

The hand-drawn original written and directed by Miyazaki was the famed filmmaker’s first feature film in 10 years. The story follows young Mahito Maki, who loses his mother in a hospital fire and a series of mysterious events leads him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron.

Watch the trailer for “The Boy and the Heron” below:

When his new stepmother disappears, Mahito follows the gray heron on an epic journey into a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead, uncovering the secrets of the world and the truth about himself.

The voice...

Netflix has debuted a teaser trailer for the upcoming series ‘Kaos’ in which Jeff Goldblum plays the role of the all-powerful god, Zeus.

Zeus: King of the Gods, 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’s 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.

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Netflix has revealed the teaser for its upcoming eight-episode Kaos series, which will launch on the streaming service on August 29, 2024. New photos from the series were also released.

Jeff Goldblum plays Zeus: King of the Gods, 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 Kaos series 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’s 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 that foretells his destruction, Zeus experiences neurosis and becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the god of gods—seeing signs everywhere—starts to dangerously self-destruct.

With his electric charisma, ageless good looks, and ineffable cool, Jeff Goldblum has been godlike for a long time now. But in The End Of The F***ing World creator Charlie Covell's upcoming Netflix dark comedy series Kaos, which offers up a contemporary twist on Greek mythology, Goldblum gets to be an actual God for the first time. Yes, in Covell's show, which Netflix have now confirmed will premiere on 29 August, Goldblum will be getting to grips with Kaos theory and playing Zeus, who finds himself reconsidering his role as omnipotent King of the Gods when he's confronted by his own mortality — aka, a wrinkle — and a slew of bad omens. Also along for some modern-day myth making are Zeus' wife Hera (Janet McTeer), brothers Hades (David Thewlis) and Poseidon (Cliff Curtis), and his erstwhile son Dionysus (Nabhaan Rizwaan). Check out some newly released first look images from the...

Kaos is headed to Netflix later this summer, and the streaming service has released several first-look photos for the dark comedy fantasy series. The series from Charlie Covell, which takes a modern look at Greek mythology, was ordered in 2018. Ten episodes have been produced.

The Kaos series stars Jeff Goldblum, Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, Rakie Ayola, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Dillane, Aurora Perrineau, Nabhaan Rizwan, Killian Scott, Misia Butler, Stanley Townsend, and Leila Farzad. It is a contemporary take on the Gods and focuses on Zeus (Goldblum) when he thinks he is losing his power.Read More…...

Netflix has shared new images of Kaos, an upcoming comedy series starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. A release date has also been set for the new series.

Inspired by Greek mythology, Kaos is coming to Netflix on Aug. 29, 2024. The series follows a dysfunctional family of gods, which includes Goldblum's Zeus, along with "cruel fathers, wayward sons, discontented wives, and warring brothers," per Netflix. Janet Mcteer also stars as Hera, Zeus's queen, while Nabhaan Rizwaan plays their son, Dionysus. Aurora Perrineau (Riddy) and Killian Scott (Orpheus) also respectively star as a disillusioned wife and her distracted rock star husband.

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Kaos, a darkly comedic and contemporary reimagining of Greek mythology hailing from The End of the F***ing World creator Charlie Covell, will arrive Thursday, Aug. 29. Netflix previously released a teaser trailer for the eight-episode series that introduces Jeff Goldblum as the “cruel” and “occasionally benevolent” Zeus, who has “no idea that the plot to take him down has begun.” You can watch it above.

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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.

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On the heels of Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ success on Disney+, Netflix has finally dropped the first look at its very own Greek mythology-inspired series titled, Kaos.

The first teaser trailer for Kaos shows Jurassic Park icon Jeff Goldblum portraying the Greek god of thunder and sky, Zeus, who’s facing the impending end of his reign over the world. Just like the Percy Jackson live-action series, Netflix’s fantasy dark comedy will take place in a modern setting, teasing a contemporary twist on Greek mythology. The series is expected to explore themes of gender politics, power, and life in the underworld, as the cruel leader of Mt. Olympus will do everything in his power to retain his position.

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Charlie Covell might be known for the successful adaptation of the comic series The End of the F***ing World, but the British writer is currently working on a new show for Netflix, which is going to be released later this year. Kaos is an original work by Covell that is going to be a fantastic, mythology-inspired black comedy that will follow the adventures of Ancient Greek gods in a modern setting. Ahead of this year’s premiere – a release window has not been specified, as of the time of writing – Netflix has released the first trailer for the series as well.

Kaos is going to have eight episodes, as has been confirmed by the streaming service, and will see legendary actor Jeff Goldblum as the ruler of the Greek pantheon, Zeus; Goldblum replaced Hugh Grant, who was initially attached to the role. You can check out what Goldblum looks like...

You know Zeus. Greek god of thunder, curly hair, luscious big beard, turns into a swan? You’ve seen his face on statues in parks and on tile mosaics behind the counter in kebab shops.

That’s not the Zeus in Netflix’s new fantasy drama Kaos, from Charlie Covell, screenwriter of The End of the F***ing World. As played by Jeff Goldblum, the Zeus of Kaos looks more Tony Soprano than beardy all-father. And home-of-the-gods Mount Olympus? Think a lavishly appointed mansion such as you might see on Selling Sunset instead of a bucolic paradise crawling with nymphs and fauns.

Covell’s vision of Greek myth clearly comes with a modern twist, hence Zeus’ Casio watch and leisure suit collection in the first teaser trailer below:

As Goldblum explained at a recent Netflix slate preview event: “One may say it’s about the Gods, but a different version of the Gods.