Temuera Morrison - From Once Were Warriors to Star Wars

Name: Temuera Morrison - From Once Were Warriors to Star Wars
Start: 2027-02-06T14:30:00+1000
End: 2027-02-06T15:30:00+1000
Location: HOTA, Home of the Arts

Sat, 6 Feb 2027, 2:30pm - 3:30pm AEST

HOTA, Home of the Arts

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

AACTA

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From the unforgettable Jake Heke in Once Were Warriors to Jango Fett and Boba Fett in Star Wars, Temuera Morrison has forged an extraordinary career spanning Māori storytelling, Australian productions and some of the world’s biggest screen franchises, including Aquaman and Moana.

In this conversation, Morrison revisits the roles, films and experiences that have shaped his journey, reflecting on representing Māori identity on the global stage and navigating a career across cultures and continents.

Featuring clips, personal stories and audience questions, expect a candid and entertaining conversation filled with surprising detours, a few laughs and perhaps even a song.

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Temuera Morrison

New Zealand born Temuera Morrison, a multi-faceted entertainer, has long been a national cultural icon; not only as one of his nation's foremost actors but as a leading proponent of Māori culture and performance. Born in Rotorua, of Te Arawa and Ngati Maniapoto Ngati Rarua descent, Temuera's membership in a famous entertainment family ensured an early interest in performance art. At home and internationally, his career breakthrough came in 1994, playing Jake "The Muss" Heke in the groundbreaking movie Once Were Warriors, and its follow-up What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, for which he earned a Best Actor award from the New Zealand Film Awards. Some of Temuera’s most iconic roles include Jango Fett and Boba Fett of the Star Wars Universe, Chief Tui in Disney’s Moana and Moana 2, and of course, Tom Curry in the Aquaman movies. His most recent projects are Chief of War, The Wrecking Crew, The Blu@ and Ka Whawhai Tonu. He is currently filming the second season of Earth Oven.

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The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) celebrates and encourages screen excellence in Australia, working to promote great Australian content to both national and international audiences. Australia’s greatest film and television practitioners are recognised annually via the nation’s highest screen accolades – the AACTA Awards. Established in 2011, the Academy builds upon the heritage of the AFI, becoming the most prestigious film and television membership body in Australia whilst offering screenings, programs and events to support existing and emerging talent. Overseen by President Russell Crowe, Vice President Nicole Kidman, AACTA is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is to harness the global power of screen to provide a voice for all.