Chief of War It is a historical drama that Apple TV+ was launched, in which Jason Momoa leads as a Hawaiian warrior who struggles to unite the Hawaiian islands.
In the context, the language of the series becomes a key instrument to represent culture and society authentically.
So, it is not surprising when the game of Thrones star, in an interview with The balloon and mailHe says that English is not mainly used in the program to highlight historical precision, since the language was rare at that time.
In the first two episodes, the local language, Olelo Hawai’i, is largely spoken. “Brother, that was the decisive factor for us. We could not go home if we did this in English. As, we cannot,” adds Jason, who also serves as a coguionist and executive producer.
However, he shares as the program progresses: “Some characters would learn English, such as Ka’iana, as any war chief would. You have to know the enemy’s language.”
Similarly, the creator of the Thomas Paʻa Sibbett series says TIME“The Olelo Hawai’i language was essential to give life to the series. The truth is, listening and knowing that someone’s language is to know people and the way they think. It was integral.”
Jason’s Chief of War Leave episodes weekly on Apple TV+.
