Netflix has just dropped its first teaser trailer for KAOS, starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, the King of the Gods. “All-powerful, cruel, occasionally benevolent… he has no idea that the plot to take him down has begun.”
Okay, to be honest, you had me at Jeff Goldblum, Netflix… but anyway. It’s a series that’s being described as a “modern day contemporary retelling of Greek mythology.”
There are six humans involved in the plot who discover not only their connection to each other, but also to a long-standing ancient prophecy – whilst also dealing with the corrupt and arrogant gods of Greek mythology. Interesting.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Zeus has long enjoyed his status as King of The Gods. Until he wakes up 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. Zeus’ once reliable brother, Hades, the God of the Underworld, is secretly losing his grip on his dark dominion. There is a backlog of dead waiting to be processed and they are growing restless. Hera (Janet McTeer), Queen of the Gods, exercises dominion on Earth — and over Zeus — in her own unique way.
Her power and freedom become threatened by Zeus’ growing paranoia, and she is forced to act, while Zeus’ rebellious son, Dionysus, (Nabhaan Rizwan), is out of control and on course for a cosmic collision with his father. On Earth people are aching for change, however Poseidon (Cliff Curtis), God of Sea, Storms & Earthquakes (& Horses) is more concerned with the size of his super-yacht & where the next party is. The wellbeing of mere mortals is of little interest to him…
Very interesting indeed. I’d like to think this is a role well suited to Goldblum’s flamboyant personality, but from the teaser trailer… I just can’t tell yet. More please!
It does look potentially very fun. So, when’s it out? Unfortunately we’ve got nothin’ for you, except that it’ll be released by Netflix at some point over the summer. Them’s the breaks!
What do you think of the first teaser trailer for KAOS? Does it seem like a role made for Jeff, or are you on the fence like I am? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
