Amazon’s God of War series has officially started production, and Prime Video has released the first-look image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos alongside Callum Vinson as Atreus.
Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios shared the image to mark the beginning of filming on the live-action adaptation of PlayStation’s massively popular mythology-based franchise. The series already carries a two-season order.
Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson Lead the Cast
Ryan Hurst takes on the role of Kratos, the Spartan warrior turned god, while Callum Vinson plays his son Atreus. The story follows the father and son as they set out to spread the ashes of Faye, Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother. Along the way, Kratos attempts to guide his son to become a better god, while Atreus challenges his father to become a better man.
The previously announced cast includes Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, and Danny Woodburn as Brok.
Behind the Scenes
Ronald D. Moore serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Moore is known for Battlestar Galactica and Outlander. Executive producers also include Maril Davis, Cory Barlog, Naren Shankar, Matthew Graham, Asad Qizilbash, Jeff Ketcham, Hermen Hulst, Roy Lee, and Brad Van Arragon.
Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye, known for Shōgun, The Boys, and Fallout, will direct the first two episodes.
Two-Season Commitment
God of War is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions. The early two-season order signals confidence in the large-scale adaptation, which will require significant world-building across mythological realms.
