Cliff Curtis has been cast in a recurring role in Jason Momoa’s upcoming Apple series “Chief of War.”
Per the official logline, the nine-episode series “follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.”
Momoa stars in the series, with other cast members besides Curtis being Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Native Hawaiian actress Mainei Kinimaka, and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
Curtis will appear as Keōua, the cousin of Kamehameha (Kaina Makua) who believes himself to be the rightful leader of Hawai’i.
Curtis most recently appeared in the blockbuster film “Avatar: The Way of Water” as Tonowari. He is also known for roles in films like “Training Day,” “Once Were Warriors,” “Sunshine,” and “Whale Rider.” In television, he previously starred in the AMC series “Fear the Walking Dead...
Per the official logline, the nine-episode series “follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.”
Momoa stars in the series, with other cast members besides Curtis being Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Native Hawaiian actress Mainei Kinimaka, and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
Curtis will appear as Keōua, the cousin of Kamehameha (Kaina Makua) who believes himself to be the rightful leader of Hawai’i.
Curtis most recently appeared in the blockbuster film “Avatar: The Way of Water” as Tonowari. He is also known for roles in films like “Training Day,” “Once Were Warriors,” “Sunshine,” and “Whale Rider.” In television, he previously starred in the AMC series “Fear the Walking Dead...
- 2/3/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Cliff Curtis is set for a key recurring role in Chief of War, Apple TV+’s upcoming series starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa.
Created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the nine-episode Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
Curtis will play Keōua, the cousin of Kamehameha (played by newcomer Kaina Makua), and believes himself to be the rightful leader of Hawai’i.
In addition to Momoa, “Chief of War” stars Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Native Hawaiian actress Mainei Kinimaka, and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
Chief of War is produced by Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) and Chernin Entertainment. The nine-episode series is executive produced by Momoa, Francis Lawrence, Pa’a Sibbett,...
Created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the nine-episode Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
Curtis will play Keōua, the cousin of Kamehameha (played by newcomer Kaina Makua), and believes himself to be the rightful leader of Hawai’i.
In addition to Momoa, “Chief of War” stars Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Native Hawaiian actress Mainei Kinimaka, and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
Chief of War is produced by Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) and Chernin Entertainment. The nine-episode series is executive produced by Momoa, Francis Lawrence, Pa’a Sibbett,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Set in the early 1900s in the Wild West, The Last Manhunt tells the true story of Willie Boy. He falls in love with Carlotta, a young girl from the Chemehuevi tribe, but they are forbidden from being together by Carlotta’s father. When her father is killed by an accidental gunshot, Willie Boy and Carlotta end up on the run.
Mainei Kinimaka, who plays Carlotta, recently sat down for an exclusive with uInterview founder Erik Meers to discuss what it was like working with her cousin, Aquaman‘s Jason Momoa on the film.
“Jason has mentored me in acting since I was about 19,” Kinimaka said. “Jason’s done a lot as far as effort to try to bring up the indigenous community with young actors and young filmmakers so at the time, I was one of the people that he was training, kind of like a protégé. I was...
Mainei Kinimaka, who plays Carlotta, recently sat down for an exclusive with uInterview founder Erik Meers to discuss what it was like working with her cousin, Aquaman‘s Jason Momoa on the film.
“Jason has mentored me in acting since I was about 19,” Kinimaka said. “Jason’s done a lot as far as effort to try to bring up the indigenous community with young actors and young filmmakers so at the time, I was one of the people that he was training, kind of like a protégé. I was...
- 11/28/2022
- by Rose Carter
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Apple TV+ has rounded out the ensemble cast of Chief of War, its upcoming series starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa. Te Ao o Hinepehinga (Breakwater), newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods (NCIS: Hawai’i), Siua Ikale’o (NCIS: Hawai’i), Brandon Finn (Three Women), James Udom (The Sandman) Mainei Kinimaka (See) and Te Kohe Tuhaka (The Convert) are set as series regulars in the drama from Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment. In addition to Momoa, they join previously announced series regulars Luciane Buchanan and Temuera Morrison.
Related: 2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
Created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the nine-episode Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
Hinepehinga portrays Kupuohi, the wife of Ka’iana (Momoa). Makua is Kamehameha, the prophesied king who is destined to unite the warring kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands.
Related: 2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
Created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the nine-episode Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
Hinepehinga portrays Kupuohi, the wife of Ka’iana (Momoa). Makua is Kamehameha, the prophesied king who is destined to unite the warring kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands.
- 11/17/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Saban Films will be giving the Jason Momoa Western The Last Manhunt a theatrical and VOD release this Friday, November 18th, and in anticipation of that date we’re proud to share an Exclusive clip from the film that gives a preview of how badass Momoa’s character is. You can watch it in the embed above.
In addition to starring in The Last Manhunt, Momoa also served as an executive producer and crafted the story with screenwriter Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, drawing inspiration from the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe of California. The film has the following synopsis:
In 1909, amidst the dying old west, Willie Boy, a long distance Desert Runner by Chemehuevi tradition, falls in love with young native beauty, Carlota. Carlota’s father, a Chemehuevi shaman and local tribal leader, refuses to let the young couple be together. In a fatal confrontation, Carlota’s father falls dead...
In addition to starring in The Last Manhunt, Momoa also served as an executive producer and crafted the story with screenwriter Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, drawing inspiration from the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe of California. The film has the following synopsis:
In 1909, amidst the dying old west, Willie Boy, a long distance Desert Runner by Chemehuevi tradition, falls in love with young native beauty, Carlota. Carlota’s father, a Chemehuevi shaman and local tribal leader, refuses to let the young couple be together. In a fatal confrontation, Carlota’s father falls dead...
- 11/15/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Photo: ‘Kapō’ There are new voices and themes rising in the world of cinema, and they deserve to be listened to. Hawaiian director Etienne Aurelius has made his feature film debut with the stunning film, ‘Kapō.’ The film was an official selection at the 2022 Hawaii Film Festival, Maui Film Festival, and New Zealand Film Festival. Produced by the Oscar-nominated Chelsea Winstanley (who previously produced ‘JoJo Rabbit’), the story follows a young Polynesian girl, Nanea (played by Mainei Kinimaka) as she escapes from an abusive relationship and into the mountains of Kauai. From there, she must overcome her personal battles and reform her relationship with the earth as a mythical creature guides her. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement...
- 11/8/2022
- by Rachel Beltowski
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
The Last Manhunt Trailer — Christian Camargo‘s The Last Manhunt (2022) movie trailer has been released by Saban Films. The Last Manhunt trailer stars Jason Momoa, Lily Gladstone, Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, Zahn McClarnon, Raoul Max Trujillo, Brandon Oakes, and Tantoo Cardinal. Crew Thomas Pa’a Sibbett wrote the screenplay for The Last Manhunt. Plot Synopsis The Last Manhunt‘s [...]
Continue reading: The Last Manhunt (2022) Movie Trailer: Jason Momoa is on the Run from a Posse in the Mohave Desert...
Continue reading: The Last Manhunt (2022) Movie Trailer: Jason Momoa is on the Run from a Posse in the Mohave Desert...
- 10/8/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
"This is not the way… Peace doesn't follow death, does it?" Saban Films has revealed an official trailer for an indie western thriller titled The Last Manhunt, directed by the actor Christian Camargo. This hasn't played at any fests and still doesn't have a release date, but it should be out pretty soon. Set in 1909, when a reputed murder sparks a Shakespearean tragedy, Willie Boy accidentally shoots his love interest's father after a confrontation gone wrong. With President Taft coming to town soon, a local sheriff decides to lead two Native American trackers seeking justice for their fallen tribal leader. Based on a true story told by the Chemehuevi tribe, the film features a primarily Native American ensemble cast. Lead by Jason Momoa as Willie, the film features Lily Gladstone, Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, Zahn McClarnon, Raoul Max Trujillo, Brandon Oakes, and Tantoo Cardinal. This looks like a bunch of...
- 10/7/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"You got a reckoning coming ..." in the form of a new Jason Momoa movie. No, it's not "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," and in all honesty, who even knows when that movie is coming out anymore. It was supposed to hit theaters this year, but is currently lost at sea until December 2023. However, just in time for the series finale of Momoa's three-season Apple TV+ series, "See" — which drops next week — Saban Films has released a trailer for a Momoa movie set on dry land, the upcoming Western, "The Last Manhunt," directed by and co-starring Momoa's "See" castmate, Christian Camargo.
"The Last Outlaw" is based on a true story which, according to Variety, comes from oral tradition of the Chemehuevi tribe, an indigenous people of the Great Basin region of the United States. The trailer, which you can see below, promises "a band of ruthless lawmen on the greatest manhunt in American history.
"The Last Outlaw" is based on a true story which, according to Variety, comes from oral tradition of the Chemehuevi tribe, an indigenous people of the Great Basin region of the United States. The trailer, which you can see below, promises "a band of ruthless lawmen on the greatest manhunt in American history.
- 10/7/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Saban Films have secured the worldwide rights to the western “The Last Manhunt,” which charts the legend of Willie Boy, the distributor announced on Tuesday. The Christian Camargo–directed film features a story by Jason Mamoa (who’s also executive producing) and screenwriter Thomas Pa’a Sibbett.
True to its name, “The Last Manhunt” is the real-world story of the last great American manhunt of the old west, based on the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe within the boundaries of what became Joshua Tree National Park. The project features a largely Native American ensemble cast, including Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, Zahn McClarnon, Lily Gladstone, Raoul Max Trujillo, Brandon Oakes and Tantoo Cardinal.
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True to its name, “The Last Manhunt” is the real-world story of the last great American manhunt of the old west, based on the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe within the boundaries of what became Joshua Tree National Park. The project features a largely Native American ensemble cast, including Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, Zahn McClarnon, Lily Gladstone, Raoul Max Trujillo, Brandon Oakes and Tantoo Cardinal.
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- 6/21/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Saban Films has secured worldwide distribution rights to Jason Momoa’s forthcoming Western “The Last Manhunt.”
Featuring a largely Native American ensemble cast, the movie follows the true story of the outlaw Willie Boy.
Set in 1909, when a reputed murder sparks a Shakespearean tragedy, Momoa’s Willie accidentally shoots his love interest’s father after a confrontation gone wrong. With President Taft coming to town, a local sheriff leads two Native American trackers seeking justice for their fallen tribal leader.
The story is based on an oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe. Christian Camargo directs the On The Roam production from a script by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who crafted the story with Momoa. Additional cast includes “Certain Women” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” star Lily Gladstone, Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, Zahn McClarnon,, Raoul Max Trujillo, Brandon Oakes, and Tantoo Cardinal.
Saban is charting a November release. Producers include Martin Kistler and J. Eric Laciste.
Featuring a largely Native American ensemble cast, the movie follows the true story of the outlaw Willie Boy.
Set in 1909, when a reputed murder sparks a Shakespearean tragedy, Momoa’s Willie accidentally shoots his love interest’s father after a confrontation gone wrong. With President Taft coming to town, a local sheriff leads two Native American trackers seeking justice for their fallen tribal leader.
The story is based on an oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe. Christian Camargo directs the On The Roam production from a script by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who crafted the story with Momoa. Additional cast includes “Certain Women” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” star Lily Gladstone, Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, Zahn McClarnon,, Raoul Max Trujillo, Brandon Oakes, and Tantoo Cardinal.
Saban is charting a November release. Producers include Martin Kistler and J. Eric Laciste.
- 6/21/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
In revisiting the tale of fugitive lovers on the run in California’s High Desert, the makers of “The Last Manhunt” sought to correct a story that has remained very much alive for the indigenous Chemehuevi people of the region for more than 100 years.
Produced by Jason Momoa’s On the Roam and directed by Christian Camargo from a script by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, “The Last Manhunt” opens this year’s inaugural Pioneertown International Film Festival, which takes place May 27-29. The historic movie-set town, home to the popular Pappy & Harriet’s music club, is located near the actual site of the events that transpired in 1909 in and around Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree National Park.
It was there that Willie Boy met and fell in love with Carlota, the daughter of local tribal chief William Mike. After a confrontation that ends in the death of her father, Willie Boy...
Produced by Jason Momoa’s On the Roam and directed by Christian Camargo from a script by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, “The Last Manhunt” opens this year’s inaugural Pioneertown International Film Festival, which takes place May 27-29. The historic movie-set town, home to the popular Pappy & Harriet’s music club, is located near the actual site of the events that transpired in 1909 in and around Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree National Park.
It was there that Willie Boy met and fell in love with Carlota, the daughter of local tribal chief William Mike. After a confrontation that ends in the death of her father, Willie Boy...
- 5/25/2022
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: WME Independent is launching sales ahead of the virtual AFM on under-the-radar Jason Momoa western The Last Manhunt.
Today we can reveal first images of the completed movie, which tells “the true story of the last great American manhunt of the old west,” based on the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe in Joshua Tree, California. Aquaman and Dune star Momoa is co-writer, executive producer and among cast.
Set in 1909 when a reputed murder spawns a tragedy reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, the film follows Willie Boy and his love Carlota who go on the run after he accidentally shoots her father in a confrontation gone terribly wrong. With President Taft coming to the area, the local sheriff leads two Native American trackers seeking justice for their “murdered” tribal leader.
The film features a largely Native American ensemble cast, including Martin Sensmeier (The Magnificent Seven) as Willie Boy; Mainei Kinimaka...
Today we can reveal first images of the completed movie, which tells “the true story of the last great American manhunt of the old west,” based on the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe in Joshua Tree, California. Aquaman and Dune star Momoa is co-writer, executive producer and among cast.
Set in 1909 when a reputed murder spawns a tragedy reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, the film follows Willie Boy and his love Carlota who go on the run after he accidentally shoots her father in a confrontation gone terribly wrong. With President Taft coming to the area, the local sheriff leads two Native American trackers seeking justice for their “murdered” tribal leader.
The film features a largely Native American ensemble cast, including Martin Sensmeier (The Magnificent Seven) as Willie Boy; Mainei Kinimaka...
- 10/25/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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