Netflix has just dropped an original series of Game of Thrones-esque proportions called KAOS, and the cast is unbelievably impressive. OK, so there aren't any dragons, but it's an epic, over the top story based on Greek mythology, and you're going to want to devour every second of it.
"In the intriguing world of KAOS, it’s the pantheon of gods versus humans with Zeus at the top of the mythological food chain as the cruel and stylish ruler of the gods, a position he has enjoyed for some time," Tudum explains. "Then one day he discovers the unthinkable: a wrinkle on his forehead. Paranoia builds, leading the supreme deity down a dangerous and unstable path. All-powerful Zeus is convinced his fall is nigh and sees omens of doom everywhere"
So, who does make up the cast of KAOS, and where do you recognise them from? Here's what you need to know.
KAOS cast
- Jeff Goldblum as Zeus
- Janet McTeer as Hera
- Cliff Curtis as Poseidon
- David Thewlis as Hades
- Killian Scott as Orpheus
- Debi Mazar as Medusa
- Aurora Perrineau as Riddy
- Ramon Tikaram as Charon
- Stephen Dillane as Prometheus
- Misia Butler as Caneus
- Leila Farzad as Ari
- Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus
- Rakie Ayola as Persephone
- Stanley Townsend
- Billie Piper
- Suzy Eddie Izzard as Lachy
- Fady Elsayed as Glaucus
- Tomi Egbowon-Ogunjobi
- Gilian Cally
- Shila Ommi
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Jeff Goldblum as Zeus
KAOS character: Zeus is the king of the gods on Mount Olympus, who feels threatened by the humans on earth. He is the sky and thunder god intent on keeping them in their place.
Why you recognise them: Zeus is played by none other than Jeff Goldblum, who you'll recognise from movies Jurassic Park and The Grand Budapest Hotel, as well as Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Killian Scott as Orpheus
KAOS character: In Greek mythology, Orpheus was an incredibly impressive and talented musician and poet.
Why you recognise them: Cillian Damien Murphy, known professionally as Killian Scott, is a 39-year-old Irish actor. You might recognise him from the BBC TV series Dublin Murders, but he's also starred in an episode of Call The Midwife and Love/Hate.
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Aurora Perrineau as Riddy
KAOS character: Riddy is the human wife of Orpheus, who is completely unaware of how her believes (or lack of) might be about to change the course of history.
Why you recognise them: 29-year-old American actress Aurora has also starred in Giselle Hammond in Blumhouse's Truth or Dare (2018), Tanya in Netflix's When They See Us (2019), and as C in HBO's Westworld (2022).
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Ramon Tikaram as Charon
KAOS character: Charon works in the center of the unresolved, where people who have died go to discover their fate.
Why you recognise them: The 57-year-old British actor has been in everything from EastEnders and Sky Atlantic series Fortitude, to Brassic with Michelle Keegan.
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Stephen Dillane as Prometheus
KAOS character: Prometheus is known for defying the Olympian gods and taking fire from them, instead showing great love for humans (which Zeus hates.)
Why you recognise them: The British actor (67 years old) played Stannis Baratheon in Game of Thrones, and also starred in BBC series Vigil, as well as The Grand Budapest Hotel.
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Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus
KAOS character: Dionysus is a demigod and ruler of pleasure, madness, and wild frenzy, who flits between the human and god world.
Why you recognise them: 27-year-old British actor Nabhaan Rizwan was in the first series of Industry, the war film 1917 and crime drama Informer.
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Janet McTeer (OBE) as Hera
KAOS character: Hera is patron goddess of lawful marriage, queen of the twelve Olympians and Mount Olympus, and both the sister and wife of Zeus.
Why you recognise them: The 62-year-old English actress has an OBE for her services to the arts. She starred in The Menu, Ozark, Jessica Jones, as the narrator in Maleficent and so much more. Just a few things then!
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Misia Butler as Caneus
KAOS character: Caneus is a mortal human who finds himself in the 'purgatory' between life and the after life, and he is somehow connected to the potential downfall of the gods.
Why you recognise them: Misa is an English actor, who has been in The School for Good and Evil (2022), Kiss Me First (2018) and The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (2022).
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Cliff Curtis as Poseidon
KAOS character: Poseido is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. But mainly he's known as the god of the seas.
Why you recognise them: Cliff is a 56-year-old actor from New Zealand, who you might recognise as Mac from The Meg franchise or maybe as Tonowari in Avatar. He was also in Fear The Walking Dead.
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David Thewlis (left) as Hades and Rakie Ayola (right) as Persephone
KAOS character: Hades is the god of the dead and the king of the underworld.
Why you recognise them: Um, as Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films? But the 61-year-old English actor is also in The Theory of Everything, Enola Holmes 2, The Sandman and so much more.
KAOS character: Persephone is the goddess of the dead and the queen of the underworld.
Why you recognise them: The 56-year-old Welsh has many theatre and radio credits to her name, as well as TV series like Alex Rider and Grace.
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Leila Farzad as Ariadne (Ari)
KAOS character: Ariadne is a Cretan princess, the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who, in Greek mythology, eventually married Dionysos.
Why you recognise them: The 42-year-old British actress is best known as Naomi Jones in the Sky Atlantic series I Hate Suzie. She is also in The Decameron on Netflix,
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Billie Piper as Cassandra
KAOS character: Billie's character in KAOS was kept under wraps before the show came out. In it, she plays a woman who seemingly knows when everyone is about to die, called Cassandra.
Cassandra was the daughter of Priam, the last king of the Trojans, who accurately predicted the fall of Troy, and the death of Agamemnon.
Why you recognise them: Billie has been in everything from Doctor Who to I Hate Suzie, to the Prince Andrew Netflix dramatisation, Scoop.
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Suzy Eddie Izzard as Lachy
KAOS character: Lachy is based on Lachesis, the second of the Three Fates: Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
Why you recognise them: The 62-year-old British actor is also a stand-up comedian and activist, who was in Ocean's Thirteen and Netflix's Stay Close.
Dusty Baxter-Wright
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