In the stark, beautiful expanse of an Iñupiaq community in Alaska, a revered local actor’s life shatters in a wave of inexplicable violence. From community pillar to wanted fugitive, his capture only deepens the mystery when he claims not guilt, but possession—blaming the Iñukuns, terrifying figures from the deepest wells of Iñupiaq oral tradition, for his actions. This series unravels a taut psychological thriller woven with the rich, living tapestry of Alaskan Native folklore.

This isn’t just a crime story; it’s a haunting exploration of cultural identity, belief, and the terrifying possibility that the old stories are true. The line between reality and myth blurs, forcing the community and the law to confront a truth they may not be prepared to accept.

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Cast of Blood & Myth

– James Dommek Jr. as WRITER

James Dommek Jr., an acclaimed Iñupiaq storyteller, musician, and author from Alaska, is the authentic voice carving this narrative from the ice and soul of his culture. This is not an outsider’s interpretation; it is a story told from within, ensuring every nuance of the community, its tensions, its humor, and its profound connection to legend, is rendered with integrity and respect. Dommek’s writing is the bedrock of the series’ authenticity.

His work promises to be a landmark in representation, using the thriller genre as a vessel to explore complex themes of cultural preservation, intergenerational trauma, and the clash between modern justice and ancient belief systems. The dialogue will feel lived-in, the characters deeply real, and the presence of the mythological utterly persuasive, because it is written by someone for whom these stories are a birthright.

– Kahlil Hudson as DIRECTOR

Kahlil Hudson, an award-winning filmmaker known for his visually stunning and culturally specific work (e.g., Sika), is the visionary shaping this world. His direction will be paramount in creating the show’s distinct atmosphere—the breathtaking yet isolating Alaskan landscape becomes a character itself, a place where ancient spirits feel plausible in the endless winter dark.

Hudson’s approach will masterfully balance two tones: the gritty, procedural reality of a criminal investigation and the eerie, supernatural dread of a folk horror tale. His camera will find the mythic in the mundane, suggesting the presence of the Iñukuns in a shifting shadow, a distorted reflection, or the haunting vastness of the tundra, leaving the audience to constantly question what is real.

– Chase Breithoff as MICHAEL ROBERTS

Chase Breithoff takes on the critically complex role of Michael Roberts, the respected Iñupiaq actor at the story’s center. Breithoff faces the immense challenge of portraying a man beloved by his community who commits unspeakable acts, all while maintaining a chilling ambiguity. Is he a brilliant method actor constructing an elaborate defense, a man in the throes of a psychotic break, or a genuine vessel for something otherworldly?

His performance will be a slow-burn unraveling, a masterclass in duality. In flashbacks, he will embody the charismatic, confident local hero. In the present, he must convey a man haunted, fractured, and utterly convinced of his supernatural influence. Breithoff’s ability to garner both sympathy and horror will be the pivotal axis around which the entire mystery spins.

The truth is an old story, written in new blood. Descend into the mystery on Hulu, September 4, 2025.