While Netflix is developing a new adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, Amazon is ramping up work on a show based on God of War, a mythology-inspired game franchise from Sony. And we already know who’ll play the main character in the series.
According to Deadline, Frederick E.O. Toye has joined the crew and will direct the first two episodes of the series. In recent years, he’s worked on series including Fallout and Shōgun, winning a Drama Series Emmy for directing Crimson Sky, the last episode of James Clavell’s novel-based series. His portfolio also includes credits for Lost, The Walking Dead, Westworld, Watchmen and Snowpiercer.
As announced in 2024, Ronald D. Moore will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer. He’s known for his writing on series including Outlander, For All Mankind and Battlestar Galactica.
The television adaptation of God of War will be one of Amazon’s most significant upcoming projects. The studio clearly has high hopes for it, as the show has a two-season order.
When will the God of War TV series be released?
An adaptation of The God of War was ordered by Amazon in 2022 but pre-production has only just begun in Vancouver.
Filming for God of War is expected to begin in 2026. Considering the time needed for on-set work, post-production and marketing, we’d estimate that the series will hit Prime Video in 2027.
What is the plot of the God of War TV series?
The series will adapt a storyline from the Sony games. Based on ancient mythology, God of War follows Kratos, a Spartan warrior, who’s later joined by his son, Atreus. The franchise has two parts: the first draws on ancient Greek tales, while the second is inspired by Norse mythology.
The series will be set in the Viking age. Many years after his bloody, vengeance-fuelled campaign in the world of the Olympian gods, Kratos settles in ancient Norway.
As the official logline for the show states:
God of War follows father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.
During their journey through the nine realms, Kratos and Atreus encounter deities and creatures from Norse mythology. They befriend Mímir, clash with Odin and Thor, and attempt to prevent Ragnarök, the end of the world.
Who is starring in the God of War TV series?
Amazon has already selected an actor for the lead role – Kratos will be portrayed by Ryan Hurst, an American actor best known for his role as Harry “Opie” Winston in Sons of Anarchy. He also starred in The Walking Dead and The Abandons – and voiced Thor in the 2022 game God of War Ragnarök, set in ancient Norway.
Casting for God of War is still ongoing, so we will likely find out who will play the other roles in the series in the coming weeks.
