Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in ‘God of War’ Live-Action Series

Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in the highly anticipated live-action series adaptation of “God of War,” set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video. This significant role marks Hurst’s return to the franchise, having previously voiced the character of Thor in “God of War: Ragnarok.”

About the Character of Kratos

Kratos, the titular protagonist of the series, is a Spartan by birth and a god by nature. He grew up in a militaristic culture, ultimately commanding armies for his homeland. However, his fate changed drastically after making a pact with Ares, the Greek God of War, leading to the loss of his soul in exchange for victory in combat.

Series Overview

The upcoming series will explore themes introduced in the two recent “God of War” video games. It follows Kratos and his ten-year-old son, Atreus, on a deeply personal journey. The duo seeks to spread the ashes of Faye, their deceased wife and mother. Throughout their adventures, Kratos aims to guide Atreus toward becoming a better god, while Atreus endeavors to help Kratos embrace his humanity.

Ryan Hurst’s Acting Career

Hurst is well-known for his role as Opie in the critically acclaimed FX series “Sons of Anarchy” and for portraying Beta, a villain in AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” His extensive television credits also include appearances in “The Abandons,” “Outsiders,” and “Bates Motel.” In cinema, he has starred in notable films such as “Remember the Titans,” “Saving Private Ryan,” and “We Were Soldiers.” He will also feature in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of “The Odyssey.”

Production Details

The adaptation of “God of War” has been on a complex path from conception to production. Initially greenlit by Amazon in 2022, the series faced leadership changes, with showrunner Rafe Judkins departing in October 2024. Ronald D. Moore has since taken the helm, serving as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner under his Tall Ship Productions banner.

Key Production Team Members

• Director: Frederick E.O. Toye (first two episodes)
• Executive Producers:
• Ronald D. Moore
• Maril Davis
• Cory Barlog
• Naren Shankar
• Matthew Graham
• Asad Qizilbash
• Jeff Ketcham
• Hermen Hulst
• Roy Lee
• Brad Van Arragon
• Co-Executive Producers:
• Joe Menosky
• Marc Bernardin
• Tania Lotia
• Ben McGinnis

The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, which has an overall deal with Sony TV.