Hugh Grant was replaced by Jeff Goldblum in the Netflix series KAOS. Why?
Jeff Goldblum replace Hugh Grant
Actor Jeff Goldblum has joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming Greek mythology series KAOS, according to Deadline. Hugh Grant’s successor, actor Jeff Goldblum, has joined the cast in one of the key parts.
Due to scheduling issues, Grant withdrew from the film, clearing the way for Goldblum to take on the role of Zeus.
The dark comedy KAOS from Netflix is rumored to be
According to Deadline, despite appearing to be all-powerful, she is “desperately insecure and vindictive.” Zeus is a fascinating and nuanced character, so it will be intriguing to see how Goldblum plays the part.
There are eight episodes in the series. According to the show’s official logline, which was obtained by Collider:
Greek mythology is reimagined in a darkly humorous and modern way that explores issues of power, gender, and life in the underworld. Zeus has an indent. He worries that it could spell the end of the world, and it very well could. Because six people discover they are a part of an old prophecy while still living on earth, ignorant of their significance or relationship to one another.
As it goes on:
Will they learn the truth about the gods and what they’re up to with people? Will they be able to stop them if they do?
Charlie Covell, who also wrote the script for the program, will serve as its director. The executive producer and main director will be Georgi Banks-Davies. Runyararo Mapfumo will serve as the series’ second block’s director, according to Deadline. Executive producers include Chris Fry, Jane Featherstone, and Nina Lederman as well. For the production firm Sister, Katie Carpenter, Harry Munday, and Michael Eagle-Hodgson will create the program.
The series also stars Jeff Goldblum, Cliff Curtis, Janet McTeer, Killian Scott, Leila Farzad, Aurora Perrineau, Misia Butler, Nabhaan Rizwan, Stanley Townsend, and Rakie Ayola in supporting parts (information received from Deadline).
According to reports, Hugh Grant is presently engaged in post-production on the movies Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Recent works by Jeff Goldblum
Recently, Jeff Goldblum reprised his legendary role as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World Dominion. Despite the majority of the critics’ mediocre to poor reviews, the movie was a huge box office success. He also made an appearance in the fifth season of TBS’ highly regarded sitcom Search Party, playing the part of Tunnel Quinn, an entrepreneur.