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- Ryan Hurst, known for his BAFTA-winning performance as Thor in God of War Ragnarök, will play Kratos in Amazons live-action God of War series.
- Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and writer for the series, with Frederick E.O. Toye (Shogun, The Boys) directing the opening episodes.
- Pre-production is underway in Vancouver, and filming is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
- The series will adapt the Norse saga from recent God of War games, though its unclear whether it will follow the existing storylines or forge a new path; further casting details for roles like Atreus, Mimir, and Freya are yet to be announced.
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Amazon’s Live-Action God of War Taps Ryan Hurst for Kratos and BAFTA Winner’s Transformative Shave
Ryan Hurst, who won a BAFTA Award for portraying Thor in PlayStation’s God of War Ragnarök, has been cast as Kratos in Amazon’s live-action God of War series. Hurst may need to shave his head to more closely resemble the character’s appearance in the games. Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and writer for the series, with Frederick E.O. Toye (Shogun, The Boys) directing the opening episodes. According to Deadline, pre-production is underway in Vancouver, and filming is set to begin in March 2026. The series will adapt the Norse saga depicted in the recent God of War games, but it remains unknown whether the storyline will follow the existing games or forge a new path. Producers will announce further casting details before filming commences, including the roles of Atreus, Mimir, and Freya.
In Case You Missed It
In a week filled with exciting developments and surprising turns in the gaming world, Players for Life has got you covered with three thrilling posts that you won’t want to miss! Firstly, Bruno Pferd shared some exhilarating news about the God of War franchise – actor Ryan Hurst will be stepping into the role of Kratos in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming live-action adaptation. Bruno’s article, “Ryan Hurst to Play Kratos in God of War TV Series” Ryan Hurst to Play Kratos in God of War TV Series, Previously Voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, explores how Hurst’s powerful physique and past roles align perfectly with the brutal yet human tone of Kratos, as the series plans to continue from the 2018 reboot. But that’s not all! In a surprising turn of events, Jonathan Dubinski’s latest exposé uncovers the harsh realities faced by Camouflaj, the studio behind Batman: Arkham Shadow. Published just yesterday, his piece “Batman: Arkham Shadow Developer Faces Layoffs Amidst Meta’s AI Shift” Batman: Arkham Shadow Developer Faces Layoffs Amidst Meta’s AI Shift, Skeleton Crew Left to Support Oculus Division; Sequel Reportedly Canceled, Studio Reduced to Support Team. delves into the layoffs and project cancellations that have left the once-thriving studio a mere skeleton crew, struggling to support the Oculus division amidst Meta’s AI shift. And in another exciting development for fans of the God of War series, Bruno Pferd has recently shared more thrilling news – actor Ryan Hurst will be voicing our beloved Greek demigod in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation! Bruno reveals all in his latest article, “Ryan Hurst is the New Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War Series” Ryan Hurst is the New Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War Series. Known for his powerful performances, Hurst promises to bring a fresh perspective to Kratos as he navigates through mythical realms and confronts his past.
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| Official Name | God of War Zhao Yun |
| Brief Summary | Zhao Zi Long was a great military general who lived in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period. With unparalleled fighting skills, courage and charisma, he initially served the great warlord Zan Gong Sun but switched alliances to serve Liu Bei for most of his illustrious career as a member of the famed Five Tiger Generals. But when Zhao Yun becomes embroiled in a love triangle with the beautiful Xiaohou Qing Yi and another great warrior, Gao Ze, will he discover that battles of the heart are the most dangerous of all? |
| Released | April 3, 2016 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Countries of Origin | CN |
| Actors | Lin Gengxin, Yoona, Kim Jeong-hoon, Ryan Zhang, Collin Chou, Godfrey Gao, Gulnezer Bextiyar, Kevin Yan, Meng Ziyi, Xie Wenxuan, Zhao Yingzi, Kang Se-jung, Li Tianye, Wu Yijia, Elaine Yi, Benson Wang, Yu Yankai, Yuan Wu, Chen Jingyu, Yan Qingyu, Ren Luomin, Jiao Na |
| Director | Cheng Lidong, Guo Jianyong, Yuan Yingming |
| Authors | Li Lizhuo, Ying Ning, Yong Zheng |
| Producers | Gu Hao |
| Ratings | 6.5/10 (6 reviews) |
| Number of episodes | 60 |
| Number of seasons | 1 |
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