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- Ryan Hurst, known from Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, will play Kratos in Amazons live-action God of War series.
- Filming for the series is set to begin in Vancouver in March 2026, with a planned release on Prime Video in 2027.
- The series will follow the narrative of the 2018 reboot, focusing on Kratos and his son Atreus journey through Norse lands.
- Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander) is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the series, working alongside Cory Barlog, creative director of the God of War video game series.
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Ryan Hurst’s Kratos Debut in God of War TV Series – Actor from Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead Steps into the Norse Mythology
Ryan Hurst, known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, has been cast as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video’s live-action adaptation of God of War, marking his on-screen debut in the God of War universe. He also voiced Thor in the 2022 video game God of War Ragnarok. Sony’s January 14, 2026, announcement has already sparked fan discussions on social media, with some jokingly suggesting that Christopher Judge, the voice actor for Kratos in the video game, should play Thor in the TV series. Hurst’s previous film credits include The Most Beautiful Fight, We Were Soldiers, and Ladykillers. Hurst’s casting stems from his imposing physique and experience portraying tormented characters. Comparative images released by Amazon also reveal a striking resemblance between Hurst and the ash-skinned, taciturn God of War. God of War went back into development in 2024 after some key team members departed. Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander) is the series showrunner, writer, and executive producer, working alongside Cory Barlog, the creative director of the God of War video game series. Barlog and PlayStation executive Hermen Hulst will also serve as executive producers. Frederick E.O. Toye is directing the first two episodes.
God of War TV Series Begins Filming in Vancouver 2026, Explores Kratos and Atreus’ Journey
Filming is scheduled to begin in Vancouver in March 2026, and the series is slated for release on Prime Video in 2027. Amazon has confirmed that the series will follow the narrative of the 2018 reboot, focusing on Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey through Norse lands to scatter the ashes of a loved one. The series will explore the complex relationship between a father grappling with his violent past and a son searching for his place in the world. As the official series description states, Kratos aims to teach Atreus how to become a worthy god, while Atreus tries to remind his father what it means to be human—a dynamic that contributed to the critical acclaim of the 2018 game. Currently in preproduction in Vancouver, God of War has already been greenlit for two seasons, signaling the scope of the project. While Amazon and Sony have not yet announced casting decisions for other key characters like Atreus, Freya, and Odin, the series aims for a tone that is dark, brutal, and deeply human, staying true to the source material.
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