For Jason Momoa, His Dad's Cameo In Chief Of War Is A ‘Beautiful Moment'
Chief of War premiered on July 30 in Hawaii, close to Jason's birthplace and just two miles from where he used to spend summers with his father.
Jason Momoa's latest project is nothing short of a family affair, quite literally. In the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, he has cast his own father, Joseph Momoa and fans are buzzing with excitement. The 45-year-old actor shared the heartwarming news in an interview with NBC News on the Today show, revealing that his dad appears in the show's premiere episode.
Talking to People, Jason said, 'Pops is in it, yeah," adding, 'He's blowing the conch shell." Talking about the role, he added, 'Any special gathering whatsoever, my dad was always doing that. To see him all in the wardrobe was a pretty beautiful moment."
Jason Momoa's Tribute to Culture
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jason always wanted to do something for his culture and heritage. His father, on the other hand, hails from Nanakuli and makes a cameo in Chief of War which is co-created and executive-produced by Jason. The series, rooted in history, is a passion project for Jason, as he shared during the same chat. With nine episodes, it is based on real events surrounding the unification of the Hawaiian Islands during the late 1700s when they faced colonization.
'This is everything I've ever wanted to do — to do something for my culture and my heritage," Jason shared. He added, 'To be honest, guys, I've never seen anything quite like this show."
Chief of War premiered on July 30 in Hawaii, close to Jason's birthplace and just two miles from where he used to spend summers with his father. Talking about the same, he said, 'I feel like this whole thing has chosen me in a way, like this is my destiny."
'I have no idea how I got to all this, but we're here, and I'm very grateful. I'm living my dream doing what I love to do. To play my ancestors is such a responsibility. It's scary and exciting," continued Jason.
Jason's children, Lola (18) and Nakoa-Wolf (16) whom he shares with ex-wife Lisa Bonet were also present at the premiere.
Jason Momoa's Project With Mother
However, this is not the first time Jason has shared screen space with his family in his projects. Earlier this year, he was seen alongside his mother, Coni Momoa, in a Guinness commercial.
'[My mom] is the one who introduced Guinness to me. It only made sense for us to be together," he said. The actor also shared that his mother was 'so nervous" but 'did a great job."
Meanwhile, Chief of War is available for streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes releasing every Friday.
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