Yahoo News Get to Know the Cast of the New Netflix Show ‘Kaos’
The new Netflix series Kaos asks the question: What would it be like if the ancient Greek gods existed in the modern day? The answer: They'd be led by an athleisure-wearing Jeff Goldblum. The show explores Greek mythology and kicks off with Zeus (Goldblum) realizing that his reign may be coming to an end — his evidence is that he finds a wrinkle on his forehead. Zeus is joined in figuring out what in the underworld is going on by his fellow powerful gods, including Hera, Dionysus, Poseidon, and many more. Meanwhile, a group of mortals learn about their connections to the gods — including whether they can bring them down.
Want to learn more? Here are the cast and characters of Kaos, along with where you can follow them on Instagram (if they have an acccount).
Jeff Goldblum as Zeus
Goldblum stars as Zeus, the king of the gods, who lives on Mount Olympus. His life becomes more kaotic when he discovers a wrinkle on his forehead that he believes is a prophecy coming true: That the gods' time in power is ending. This makes him paranoid and he fights to retain his position.
Goldblum is known for roles in blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Independence Day, and Thor: Ragnarok.
Instagram: @jeffgoldblum
Janet McTeer as Hera
Hera is Zeus wife — and sister. That's Greek mythology for ya. According to Netflix, the queen of the gods is dealing with the whole gods losing their power thing, as well as keeping a major secret from Zeus.
Hera is portrayed by Janet McTeer. The Tony Award-winner is known for her roles on stage and on screen, including in the movies Tumbleweeds, Albert Nobbs, Wuthering Heights, and The Menu.
Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus
Zeus' son Dionysus is played by Nabhaan Rizwan. (If you're worried about that whole married to his sister thing, just known that Zeus welcomed Dionysus with a mortal.) Dionysus is the god of pleasure and wine, and he's definitely a partier on the show.
Rizwan has appeared in movies including 1917 and The Last Letter from Your Lover and in the shows Industry and Station Eleven.
Instagram: @nabhaanr
David Thewlis as Hades
Hades is Zeus' brother who rules the underworld. In Kaos, he's basically a bureaucrat processing the dead into the afterlife.
Hades is played by David Thewlis, known for roles in Naked, The Theory of Everything, and the Harry Potter franchise.
Instagram: @officialdavidthewlis
Rakie Ayola as Persephone
Persephone is Hades' wife. (In the Greek mythology, she's also his niece... but it doesn't seem the show is including this aspect.) According to Netflix, Persephone loves her husband, but doesn't like his family.
Persephone is portrayed by Rakie Ayola. The actor has appeared in TV series such as Doctor Who, Black Mirror, and The Pact. She's also known for her work in theater.
Instagram: @rakieayola
Cliff Curtis as Poseidon
Zeus' other brother, Poseidon, is played by Cliff Curtis. Poseidon is the god of the sea and can control the weather. In the show, he's kind of just a dude who hangs out on a yacht.
Curtis has appeared in Whale Rider, Training Day, Colombiana, and Avatar: The Way of Water.
Stephen Dillane as Prometheus
In Greek mythology, Prometheus is essentially responsible for human civilization because he defied the gods and gave humans fire. As punishment, Zeus condemned him to a life of having his liver eaten over and over again by an eagle while tied to a rock. In the show, yeah, that's still what he has going on, but he's also part of a plan to take down Zeus.
The actor portraying Prometheus is Stephen Dillane, who is known for Game of Thrones and The Hours, and for winning a Tony for The Real Thing.
Debi Mazar as Medusa
You know Medusa. She's the one with snakes for hair, who makes people turn to stone. In Kaos, she works in the underworld.
Medusa is played by Debi Mazar. The actor is known for roles in Goodfellas, Empire Records, and Younger.
Instagram: @debimazar
Billie Piper as Cassandra
Cassandra is a Trojan who has been cursed to reveal prophecies that are true, but to have no one believe her. In Kaos, she comes into contact with the mortal Riddy.
Billie Piper plays Cassandra. Piper is a singer-turned-actor known for roles in Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, and Penny Dreadful.
Instagram: @billiepiper
Eddie Izzard as Lachy/Lachesis
Lachesis is one of the three Fates, sisters who determine the fate of all humans. Important to Kaos: Zeus cannot control them.
Lachesis/Lachy is played by Eddie Izzard, a standup comedian, who has had roles in the Ocean's Eleven franchise, Across the Universe, and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.
Instagram: @eddieizzard
Aurora Perrineau as Riddy
We now move onto the mortal characters of Kaos. Aurora Perrineau stars as Riddy, who is based on the mythological character Eurydice, a woman whose husband, Orpheus, tries to rescue her from the underworld. In Kaos, Riddy has more going on and learns about her connection to the story of the gods.
Perrineau previously appeared in Westworld and When They See Us.
Instagram: @auroraperrineau
Killian Scott as Orpheus
In Greek mythology, Orpheus is a poet and musician who plays the lyre. So, in the modern world of Kaos, he's a rock star.
Orpheus is played by Killian Scott. The actor has had roles in the series Love/Hate and Secret Invasion.
Misia Butler as Caeneus
In Greek mythology, Caeneus is transformed from a woman to a man by Poseidon. In Kaos, the character is played by actor Misia Butler. Caeneus exists in the underworld, but his life — or, afterlife — suddenly changes and becomes much more exciting.
Butler has had roles in The School for Good and Evil and The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself.
Instagram: @misiabutler
Leila Farzad as Ari
The last of the series' main mortals is Ari, played by Leila Farzad. Ari is the daughter of the president of Krete, and she faces a dark prophecy.
Farzad starred in the series Better, I Hate Suzie, and The Decameron.
Instagram: @leila_farzad_official
Stanley Townsend as Minos
Minos is Ari's father and the power-hungry president of Krete, the Greek island around which the show is based (usually spelled Crete in real life).
Stanley Townsend plays Minos. He has had roles in The Current War, Florence Foster Jenkins, and Andor.
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