Designing ‘Chief of War’: Jean-François Campeau Brings Hawaiian History to Life in Jason Momoa Epic
Production designer Jean-François Campeau brings Hawai‘i’s past to life in Apple TV+’s “Chief of War.” Collaborating with Jason Momoa and a predominantly Polynesian cast, Campeau blends cultural authenticity with cinematic scale, constructing temples, canoes, and landscapes that honor Hawaiian craftsmanship while capturing the epic scope of the islands’ unification.