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Amazon’s God of War Series Casts Max Parker as Heimdall

The casting points to an early blend of the 2018 and Ragnarök games under showrunner Ronald D. Moore.

Overview

  • Max Parker will play Heimdall, described officially as the Watchman of Asgard with foresight who seeks to elevate his standing within Odin’s family.
  • He joins Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Teresa Palmer as Sif, further rounding out a roster that includes figures introduced in the 2022 sequel.
  • The Prime Video adaptation draws from the Norse-era games, with season planning indicating a broader scope than a strict 2018 storyline.
  • Amazon has ordered two seasons, pre-production is underway in Vancouver, Ronald D. Moore is showrunner, and Frederick E. O. Toye will direct the first two episodes.
  • The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, while further casting continues and a March 2026 filming start has been reported but not confirmed.