New images from Netflix’s forthcoming comedy Kaos provide a fresh look at Jeff Goldblum’s King of the Gods. Created by The End of the F***ing World’s Charlie Covell, Kaos sees Goldblum assume the role of the Ancient Greek god Zeus, King of the Olympians, in a dark comedy set in modern times. Originally set to be played by Hugh Grant, Goldblum later stepped in to replace the iconic British actor due to scheduling issues that prevented his involvement.

Following on from a previous teaser trailer that revealed Goldblum’s Zeus, Netflix has posted a fresh batch of official images showcasing the immortal King of Olympus, as well as confirming Kaos’ August 29 premiere date. Check out the original post below:

Other images also reveal Janet McTeer as Hera, and Nabhaan Rizwan as their flamboyant son Dionysus. The final image also shows Killian Scott’s Orpheus with Aurora Perrineau’s Riddy, whose moniker is likely a contraction of the tragic mythological figure Eurydice.

Jeff Goldblum Is The Perfect Choice To Play The King Of The Gods

Goldblum’s Casting Seems Like A Better Choice Than The Show’s Original Pick.

While thousands of years have passed since the ancient tales of Zeus and his Olympian brethren were first spoken throughout Ancient Greece, the stories continue to play a key role in modern popular culture. Between Russell Crowe’s camp reimagining of the lightning-wielding Zeus in Thor: Love and Thunder, to the far more imposing rendition of Lance Reddick’s Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, contemporary audiences are more than familiar with wildly diverging takes on the Greek Pantheon.

Yet, Goldblum’s foray into the world of Ancient Greek mythology seems like a perfect opportunity for Covell to capitalize on the actor’s immutable charm and impeccable comedic sensibilities. Well known in the original Greek mythology for his exceedingly fickle nature, and often callous disregard for mortal kind, the King of Olympus almost seems like a role that is tailor-made for Goldblum. Moreover, the often scandalous and petty exploits of his fellow immortals will likely provide the beloved actor and his co-stars with plenty of opportunities to shine.

Even though Grant may have delivered an equally fascinating take on Zeus, it seems somewhat fortuitous that circumstances resulted in Goldblum taking over for him instead. As an actor who can play either a flamboyant galactic dictator or a brilliant mathematician with equal ease, the task of stepping into Zeus’ godlike sandals almost seems like the will of the Fates themselves. Yet only time will tell if Kaos will offer viewers yet another memorable reimagining of the mighty ancient god.

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