The trailer for the upcoming Netflix series Kaos was released last week, giving audiences a taste of what’s to come in this mythological series in a contemporary setting. The brainchild of Charlie Covell, who also created the British black comedy The End of the F***ing World for Netflix, it brings elements of Greek mythology into modern times, with the king of the gods Zeus at the center of this modern piece.
Star Jeff Goldblum is set to play the lead role, and he reveals to the Netflix series “Tudum” what outstanding qualities Zeus has in the series.
“My character is complicated and charismatic, not to mention cruel,” Goldbum tells the publication of his character, as the powerful god is thrown off balance by the appearance of a wrinkle on his forehead and other bad omens that herald his doom. “Charlie Covell’s writing leapt off the page and struck me like a bolt of lightning,” the Jurassic Park alumnus added, “as something spectacularly clever, surprising, unexpected, profound and deeply moving.” Zeus is particularly ruthless in the series and will do anything to retain his status.
Of course, the actor and musician’s transformation into the character won’t just amaze audiences. Janet McTeer, who stars in the show as Hera, Zeus’ wife, tells the publication that she was quite impressed with Zeus’ evolution, and told audiences that he would disturb her more and more as the show progressed.
But at its core, Koas is designed as a black comedy that has some similarities to Covell’s previous works. The creator wants everyone to experience it exactly as it is and have fun.
Everyone sensed that the title of the show was a play on the word chaos and hinted at an impending large-scale disorder. “We think the word chaos is bad. But actually chaos may be good,” Covell explains the reasons for the prophetic title.
Koas is set to hit Netflix on August 29th. Alongside Goldblum stars Debi Mazar, Billie Piper and Suzy Eddie Izzard. Megastar Hugh Grant was set to play the role of Zeus, but canceled due to scheduling issues.