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- Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in the upcoming live-action God of War series for Prime Video, based on the popular video game franchise.
- The series, directed by Frederick E.O. Toye, will delve into Kratoss origins, including his tragic past, military training, conflict with Ares, and storylines from recent games.
- PlayStation Studios began developing the project as a TV series in 2022, after initially planning a movie adaptation. Ronald D. Moore took over as showrunner in October 2024 due to creative disagreements with Prime Video.
- The series has already been ordered for two seasons, with the premiere expected in 2027. Casting auditions are currently underway, but a production start date is yet to be announced.
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Prime Video’s God of War Live-Action Series Stars Ryan Hurst as Kratos
Ryan Hurst, known for playing Thor in PlayStation’s God of War: Ragnarok, has been cast as Kratos in the upcoming live-action God of War series for Prime Video. Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the series, which promises to explore Kratos’s origins: his tragic past, his rigorous military training, his conflict with Ares, and the events chronicled in the God of War video games. PlayStation Studios began developing the project as a TV series in 2022, after initially planning a movie adaptation. In October 2024, Ronald D. Moore took over as showrunner when the original showrunners left due to creative disagreements with Prime Video. The new series will closely adapt the storyline of the most recent God of War games, following Kratos and his son Atreus on their quest to scatter Faye’s ashes. Prime Video has already ordered two seasons of the show, with the premiere expected in 2027. Casting auditions are currently underway, but a production start date is yet to be announced.
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