At a Glance
- Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War series
- Production begins March 2026 in Vancouver with a two-season order already secured
- The show will adapt the 2018 and 2022 games, focusing on Kratos and his son Atreus
- Why it matters: This marks Prime Video’s latest high-stakes attempt to turn a blockbuster video-game saga into streaming gold
Prime Video has locked its Spartan. Ryan Hurst, fresh off a BAFTA-nominated turn as Thor in God of War: Ragnarök, will now step into the ash-covered boots of Kratos for the streamer’s live-action adaptation, News Of Losangeles has confirmed.
From Game Controller to Camera
The series, green-lit in December 2022, will zero in on the two most recent entries-God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarök (2022)-rather than the earlier Greek-era titles. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore (Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica) told IGN the creative pivot was immediate once he played the games.
“There’s so much material there, and I really responded to the characters,” Moore said. “The tone of the show is trying to emulate the tone of the game … this heartfelt story of these two men setting out on this thing to honor the memory of his wife, Atreus’ mother.”
Moore boarded the project in October 2024 after the original creative team exited over differences in direction. He promised a narrative that balances blockbuster monster battles with an intimate father-son drama.
Cast and Crew
**Confirmed so far:
- Ryan Hurst – Kratos
- Atreus – casting underway
- Frederick E.O. Toye – director of the first two episodes (Emmy winner for Shōgun and director of Prime Video’s Fallout)
Hurst’s prior voice work on Ragnarök gave him inside knowledge of the mythology, a detail Moore says will help ground the performance. “I kept coming back to this story of father and son, and it was just emotional and it was different, and I hadn’t seen anything like that before,” the showrunner explained.
Plot Snapshot
Official logline: the series “follows father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye.” Along the way, Kratos struggles to teach his son how to be a better god while Atreus attempts to teach his father how to be a better human.
The narrative will skip the Greek mythology arc, instead diving straight into the Norse realm that redefined the franchise.
Production Details
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Start Date | March 2026 |
| Season Order | Two seasons confirmed upfront |
| Platform | Prime Video worldwide |
Vancouver’s temperate rainforests and sound-stage infrastructure will double for the Nine Realms, echoing the city’s long history of hosting fantasy productions.
Release Window
Prime Video has not announced a premiere date, but with cameras set to roll in spring 2026, a late-2026 or early-2027 debut is the most likely window.
Key Takeaways
- Hurst’s casting links the games and series through a single actor who already knows the lore
- A two-season order signals confidence in both the property and Moore’s creative roadmap
- Vancouver production keeps costs manageable while offering diverse terrain for mythical backdrops
- The adaptation’s success could cement Prime Video’s reputation as the go-to home for prestige game-to-TV translations
