Hugh Grant has signed up to play the role of Zeus in Charlie Covell's mythological epic Kaos for Netflix.
The series, which is due to go into production later this summer, is described as a bold and darkly comic, 'contemporary vision of a mythical world'.
Kaos's plot will follow Greek gods and their schemes, with Hugh, 61, portraying Zeus's insecure and vengeful character.
Acting out: Hugh Grant, 61, has signed up to play the role of Zeus in Charlie Covell's mythological epic Kaos for Netflix (pictured in 2020)
The impressive cast will also feature Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, Cliff Curtis, Killian Scott, zeus4d Aurora Perrineau, Misia Butler, Leila Farzad, Nabhaan Rizwan, Rakie Ayola and Stanley Townsend.
Hugh Grant to play title character in Netflix mythological series Zeus
por Arianne Reddall (2023-03-12)
Hugh Grant has signed up to play the role of Zeus in Charlie Covell's mythological epic Kaos for Netflix.
The series, which is due to go into production later this summer, is described as a bold and darkly comic, 'contemporary vision of a mythical world'.
Kaos's plot will follow Greek gods and their schemes, with Hugh, 61, portraying Zeus's insecure and vengeful character.
Acting out: Hugh Grant, 61, has signed up to play the role of Zeus in Charlie Covell's mythological epic Kaos for Netflix (pictured in 2020)
The impressive cast will also feature Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, Cliff Curtis, Killian Scott, zeus4d Aurora Perrineau, Misia Butler, Leila Farzad, Nabhaan Rizwan, Rakie Ayola and Stanley Townsend.
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Creator Charlie Covell told 'Georgi (Banks-Davies) and Runyararo (Mapfumo) are both visionary directors with pleasingly dark senses of humour — I'm delighted to be working with them both,.
Playing the part: Kaos's plot will follow Greek gods and their schemes, with Hugh, 61, portraying Zeus's insecure and vengeful character (pictured in April 2021)'I believe I'm still in shock at the news that Hugh Grant has agreed to play Zeus — this was my dream. 'He's leading a stupendous cast of actors and we're extremely honoured to have them all on board. I can't wait for filming to begin.'It comes after Hugh and Melissa McCarthy were named among the A-list cast members of Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story earlier this month. Comic stars: It comes after Hugh and Melissa McCarthy were named among the A-list cast members of Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story