The highly anticipated dark comedy-drama Kaos is finally on the streaming platform Netflix, and fans cannot keep calm. This project is born from the writing genius of Charlie Covell, who also penned The End of the F**ing World.
While the show indeed looks promising, the addition of actor Hugh Grant as Zeus in the show was something that even left Covell in disbelief all the way back in 2022.
However, his happiness was short-lived, given that Grant had to pull out of the project due to scheduling issues. So, he was replaced by actor Jeff Goldblum, who, with his acting prowess, brought the King of the Gods to life.
Charlie Covell Was Over the Moon When Hugh Grant Agreed to Play Zeus in Kaos
Destiny works in mysterious ways, and in the case of Kaos, when Hugh Grant dropped out of the project, Jeff Goldblum was brought on board as the lead. And if the reviews are to be believed, the actor has done full justice to the role.
The actor, known for his iconic portrayals in projects like Jurassic Park and Independence Day, plays the role of Zeus – a god who’s at the peak of his reign until he finds a wrinkle on his forehead.
This small wrinkle makes him paranoid, and he’s almost certain that his downfall has begun. This fear of his sets off a series of events that could lead to the end of the world. The character, known for his selfish and arrogant qualities, is also unpopular among both gods and humans, leading them to retaliate against him to bring him down.
Interestingly, the original plan for the role was to cast Hugh Grant as the lead. The actor even agreed to it, much to the surprise of writer Charlie Covell. He added in an interview:
I believe I’m still in shock at the news that Hugh Grant has agreed to play Zeus – this was my dream. He’s leading a stupendous cast of actors and we’re extremely honored to have them all on board. I can’t wait for filming to begin.
The actor was quite popular due to his charming roles in movies like Love Actually and Bridget Jones’s Diary. Given this, even Covell was quite thrilled to have him in the project.
But the actor dropped out of the project after a while due to scheduling issues, and Goldblum took over the role. While Grant’s exit might have been disappointing at first, Jeff Goldblum’s performance quickly became the highlight of the show.
Jeff Goldblum’s Epic Reaction on Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Announcement
The MCU’s announcement that Robert Downey Jr. would be ditching his Iron Man suit for Doctor Doom’s titanium armor has taken everyone by surprise. Not only that, but the actor is set to play a major role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in 2026. This news has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and Hollywood A-listers alike.
Now, actor Jeff Goldblum has also joined in to express his sentiments on the news. In a recent Happy Sad Confused podcast episode, he added:
Excellent news. (Further) I think I vaguely heard the… yes, yes, I’d heard whispers on my peripheral. Yes, channels. Victor von Doom… I like that name. If my name had been Victor von Doom, I’d be a long further along than I am now. That’s a great name. Or Von to anything. Or Van.
These comments come in the midst of Goldblum’s recent release on Netflix. The actor, with his captivating yet hilarious portrayal of Zeus – The King of Gods, is garnering appreciation from everywhere. The Guardian even called it a masterpiece.
While the show is only eight episodes long, it is completely stuffed with sarcasm and witty humor, which keeps getting darker as the series progresses.
You can watch all eight episodes of Kaos only on Netflix.
