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

Ryan Hurst has been cast to portray Kratos in the highly anticipated live-action series adaptation of “God of War” for Amazon Prime Video. This role marks Hurst’s return to the franchise, as he previously voiced Thor in the acclaimed video game “God of War: Ragnarok.”

About the Character Kratos

Kratos is the central figure of both the series and the game franchise. He is described as:

• A Spartan by birth and a god by nature.
• Raised within a martial culture and commanded armies for his homeland.
• A figure who entered into a fateful agreement with Ares, the Greek God of War, sacrificing his soul for victory in battle.

The Plot of the Series

The “God of War” series will follow the storyline from the two most recent video games. It centers on Kratos and his ten-year-old son, Atreus, as they embark on a poignant journey.

The logline reveals that the duo aims to spread the ashes of Faye, their wife and mother. Throughout their journey, Kratos attempts to teach Atreus the ways of a god while Atreus guides Kratos in becoming a better human.

Ryan Hurst’s Acting Background

Ryan Hurst has an extensive acting portfolio. He is best known for his role as Opie in FX’s acclaimed series “Sons of Anarchy.” He also gained recognition as the villain Beta in AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”

His film credits include:

• “Remember the Titans”
• “Saving Private Ryan”
• “We Were Soldiers”

Hurst is set to appear in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of “The Odyssey.” He is represented by UTA and Piper Kaniecki Marks Management.

Production Details of “God of War”

The adaptation has navigated a challenging production path. Amazon initially greenlit the series in 2022. After the exit of the original showrunner, Rafe Judkins, Ronald D. Moore stepped in as the new showrunner.

Moore will serve as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner through his production company, Tall Ship Productions. The first two episodes will be directed by Frederick E.O. Toye.

Key Production Team Members

The executive producing team for “God of War” includes:

• Maril Davis of Tall Ship Productions
• Cory Barlog
• Naren Shankar
• Matthew Graham
• Asad Qizilbash
• Jeff Ketcham
• Hermen Hulst
• Roy Lee
• Brad Van Arragon

Co-executive producers on the series are Joe Menosky, Marc Bernardin, Tania Lotia, and Ben McGinnis. The series is the result of a collaboration between Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, PlayStation Productions, and Tall Ship Productions, which has an overall deal with Sony TV.