It’s easy being the King Of The Gods; that is, until it’s not. That’s the set-up for Charlie Covell‘s “KAOS,” a contemporary take on Greek mythology that sees Jeff Goldblum‘s all-powerful Zeus get a wrinkle on his forehead: a portentous sign of doom. What else could it be?
Netflix must have high hopes for “KAOS,” because they have it kick off the streamer’s transition to its Fall calendar. And what’s better than a God’s downfall to usher in Autumn? The seemingly eternal Goldblum looks great in the new trailer for the limited series, which showcases a stylish, off-beat, and drolly cruel update to the Greek Gods’ Pantheon. Check the trailer out below, but first an official synopsis for the series, courtesy of Netflix:
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.
And he’s right to be worried. Zeus’s 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.)
Along with Goldblum, “KAOS” also stars Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, Rakie Ayola, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Dillane, and Aurora Perrineau. Nabhaan Rizwan, Killian Scott, and Misia Butler also star. Stanley Townsend and Leila Farzad round out the main cast, with Billie Piper and Suzy Eddie Izzard in cameo roles.
Covell creates and writes the entirety of “KAOS,” except for Episode 6, written by Georgia Christou. Covell also serves as an executive producer with Jane Featherstone, Chris Fry, Katie Carpenter, Georgi Banks-Davies, Nina Lederman, Tanya Seghatchian, and John Woodward. Banks-Davis and Ranyararo Mapfumo share directing duties on the show’s eight episodes.
The Greek Gods have always been bold, cruel, and beautiful, but Covell’s update looks intriguing enough. So will “KAOS” be worth the binge-watch? Find out on August 29, when the series premieres on Netflix. Watch a trailer for “KAOS” below.