First Image from Live-Action God of War Series Reveals Kratos and Atreus

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Production has officially begun on Amazon Prime Video’s live-action God of War series, adapted from the PlayStation game franchise in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television. To mark the start of filming, Amazon unveiled the first promotional shot on social media, depicting actors Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus reenacting the emblematic stag hunt scene from the beginning of the 2018 game. The image highlights the main actors in their roles. The series will follow Kratos and Atreus on their journey through Norse mythology to scatter the ashes of Kratos’ deceased wife, Faye, from the highest peak of the nine realms. As they travel, Kratos attempts to leave his violent past behind him. The cast includes Max Parker, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Mandy Patinkin, Alastair Duncan, Danny Woodburn, Jeff Gulka, and Ed Skrein. Ronald D. Moore leads the project, with Frederick E.O. Toye directing the initial episodes. Confirmed cast members include: Mandy Patinkin (Homeland) as Odin Olafur Darri Olafsson (Severance) as Thor, God of Thunder Ed Skrein (Deadpool) as Baldur Max Parker as Heimdall Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge) as Sif Alastair Duncan reprising his role as Mimir.

Controversial First Look at Live-Action God of War Series Sparks Debate Over Character Designs and Kratos’ Representation

Hurst, who voiced Thor in God of War: Ragnarok, will portray Kratos, while Vinson (The Night Agent, Crystal Lake) will play his son, Atreus. The initial visual failed to generate widespread excitement among fans. Online comments and Reddit threads show skepticism and criticism of the character designs, with many complaining that Kratos and Atreus appear too clean and artificial, lacking the worn and battle-hardened look of the game’s aesthetic established by Santa Monica Studio. Some critics have compared the image to amateur cosplay or fan-made YouTube videos, criticizing the synthetic look of the leather armor and the unnatural application of Kratos’ signature red markings. Concerns have also been raised about whether Hurst’s physical presence adequately represents Kratos’ superhuman musculature, with his pale skin (representing the ashes of Sparta) appearing poorly blended. The image was originally shared on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/godofwaronprime/status/1762628259997626764](https://twitter.com/godofwaronprime/status/1762628259997626764) Whether Amazon will address these criticisms before the trailer release remains to be seen. Amazon MGM Studios has already renewed the series for a second season, and the first season of God of War currently has no announced release date.

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