Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television confirmed the casting of Ryan Hurst as Kratos. The studios announced the selection for the upcoming live-action adaptation on Prime Video. This project translates the PlayStation franchise into a television format. Hurst possesses a background with the source material through previous work.
The actor performed as Thor in the 2022 video game God of War Ragnarök. His portrayal earned a nomination for a BAFTA Award. Now he transitions from the God of Thunder to the Ghost of Sparta. Santa Monica Studio expressed excitement regarding its new interpretation of the character. Hurst joins the ranks of T.C. Carson and Christopher Judge.
Creative Team and Production Details
Ronald D. Moore serves as the showrunner, executive producer, and writer. His career includes work on Battlestar Galactica and For All Mankind. Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes. Toye previously directed episodes of Shōgun and Fallout. The production team also features creative director Cory Barlog.
The series received a two-season order from the streaming platform. Pre-production activities currently take place in Vancouver. Full filming operations begin this March. PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions co-produce the series alongside the main studios. Executive producers include Asad Qizilbash and Hermen Hulst.
God of War’s Amazon TV Series Enlists Ronald D. Moore as Showrunner
Narrative Focus of the Adaptation
The storyline follows the path of the 2018 game reboot. It moves the setting from ancient Greece to the Norse realm of Midgard. Kratos lives as a man in this territory. The plot centres on a journey involving his ten-year-old son, Atreus. They travel to the highest peak in the realms.
The duo intends to spread the ashes of Faye. Faye was the wife of Kratos and the mother of Atreus. “Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god,” the official description states. “Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.” This dynamic provides the heartbeat for the show.
The storyline follows the path of the 2018 ‘God of War’ game
Character History and Industry Context
Kratos remains a central figure in pop culture. The character appeared in ten games across two decades. He began as a Spartan commander in service to Ares. He lost his soul in a deal with the Greek God of War. The series explores his attempt to leave this past behind.
- The franchise sold over 66 million copies by late 2023.
- God of War Ragnarök reached 15 million units in one year.
- The 2018 title earned the Game of the Year award.
- Sony reveals that development started in early 2022.
Evolution of Kratos in the franchise [Reddit]
Global Distribution and Streaming Strategy
Prime Video will host the series in over 240 countries and territories. This launch follows the success of recent game adaptations. Fallout and The Last of Us set high standards for the industry. The studios aim for a faithful representation of the source material. They prioritise the emotional depth of the father-son relationship.
The official announcement arrived via social media platforms on 14 January 2026. It included an image of Hurst alongside the character model. Fans noted the physical similarities between the actor and the Norse iteration of Kratos. Further casting announcements for roles like Atreus and Freya will follow. The industry expects a premiere date in 2027.
