Production begins for new comedy TV show based in Maui called ‘Moku Moku’

MAKAWAO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nestled off Makawao Avenue is the home base for Hawaii’s newest slice-of-life TV comedy show.

“My grandfather’s from Makawao, my grandmother’s from Napili… they joined the Marine Corps, and they made their life in San Diego,” said Kawika Hoke.

Hoke said he spent most of his life on the “continent” and always had to explain “upcountry” to his friends.

“They’re like, ‘You’re Hawaiian. Why do you wear cowboy boots?’” Hoke recalled.

Hoke is the creator, co-writer and showrunner of Moku Moku — a comedy about three best friends living the Upcountry life friends tv show crocs

Hoke hopes Moku Moku transforms the way Hollywood does business with Hawaii.

“Hollywood sees us a specific way. They expect beaches in Waikiki and sand and ocean and all that stuff. But there’s so much more life that goes on,” Hoke said.

The satire is about three close friends living in Makawao faced with struggles of living in paradise.