Native Hawaiian wanted for King Kamehameha role
King Kamehameha I (The Great). This watercolor of “King Kamehameha I in a Red Vest” was done by Louis Choris, a Russian painter who visited the Sandwich Islands in 1816.
The director of “The Islands” wants Native Hawaiians to appear in his movie about the state’s history — and he’s not just looking for extras.
One lucky person will get a shot at playing King Kamehameha (pictured in a historic rendering).
“That’s a must,” director Tim Chey said about having a Native Hawaiian play the king.
The movie will document Captain Cook’s arrival to Hawaii, the king’s unification wars and the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani’s monarchy.
“Whoever plays King Kamehameha will be one who is authentic and will truly know the history and share the blood,” said Albert Mossman, a Native Hawaiian adviser to the film.
Casting for the king will begin in June and will run until late-August. Filming will begin this fall. The movie is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to Hawaii.
“The Islands” is scheduled to be released in November 2018.
