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Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Casts Ryan Hurst as Kratos

The Norse-era adaptation is led by showrunner Ronald D. Moore, with Frederick E. O. Toye set to direct the first two episodes.

Overview

  • Prime Video confirmed Ryan Hurst in the lead role of Kratos, marking the adaptation’s first major casting; Hurst previously voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök and was BAFTA-nominated for the performance.
  • The series will closely track the recent games’ storyline centered on Kratos and his son Atreus as they set out to honor Faye, focusing on their evolving relationship.
  • Ronald D. Moore is serving as showrunner, executive producer, and writer, and Frederick E. O. Toye is attached to direct episodes one and two.
  • The show has a two-season order, is in pre-production in Vancouver, and is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions.
  • Casting for Atreus and other roles and a release date remain unannounced; Deadline has reported Teresa Palmer is set to play Phoebe/Sif.