
Hurst to Play Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series
Variety reports Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series for Prime Video.
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Variety reports Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series for Prime Video.

Prime Video has cast Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy) as Kratos in the live-action God of War series, which will largely follow the last two games. Filming is expected to start in Vancouver in March, with Ronald D. Moore as showrunner and Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, PlayStation Productions, and Tall Ship Productions producing; more casting announcements are anticipated as production gears up.

Amazon's upcoming God of War live-action series on Prime Video has cast Ryan Hurst as Kratos. Best known for Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, Hurst also voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarok, and will depict the iconic demigod in the adaptation, which has undergone leadership changes since its 2022 announcement, with Ronald D. Moore taking over as showrunner in 2024.
Prime Video has ordered a two-season live-action God of War series, casting Ryan Hurst as Kratos and centering on Kratos and his son Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife, with pre-production in Vancouver; Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes, and Ronald D. Moore serves as showrunner, with production by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, PlayStation Productions, and Tall Ship Productions.

Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series, reuniting him with the franchise after he voiced Thor in God of War: Ragnarok. The show will adapt the latest two games, following Kratos and his son Atreus as they embark on a journey tied to their wife Faye's ashes. Ronald D. Moore now oversees the series with Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes. The project is a Sony Pictures Television/Amazon MGM Studios co-production, with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions involved.

Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video's live-action God of War series from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. The adaptation, based on PlayStation's myth-inspired games, has a two-season order with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and Ronald D. Moore serves as writer/showrunner. The series follows Kratos and his son Atreus as they travel to spread the ashes of Kratos's wife, with Hurst known for Opie in Sons of Anarchy and Thor in God of War Ragnarök.

Leaked screenshots reveal a cancelled Bluepoint game set in ancient Greece featuring Hades, which was reportedly scrapped by Sony earlier this year, with the game intended to explore Kratos's mythological past before God of War 3.

Bluepoint Games was developing a live-service God of War game set in the Greek universe for PS5, but it was cancelled after a recent review. Some environmental screenshots of the game have leaked online, revealing open, multi-player environments and a location called Hades' Armory. The Greek setting may still appear in a future 2.5D game expected in 2026, despite the cancellation of this project.

A previously unrevealed multiplayer God of War game developed by Bluepoint Games was in development with a Greek setting and included elements like Hades and Spartan architecture, but it was ultimately cancelled by Sony due to concerns over its long-term viability. Bluepoint is now reportedly working on a new project, possibly a remake of the original God of War.

Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge hinted at the possibility of a new God of War game set in Egyptian mythology, suggesting a 'full circle' moment for his character, though he later backtracked, leaving the future of the series uncertain.

Sony has released a limited-edition God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense PS5 controller, available for preorder at various retailers, featuring a white design with a red stripe matching Kratos' tattoo, priced at $84.99 and releasing on October 23, 2025.

Cory Barlog hinted that Sony Santa Monica is working on a new, technically ambitious IP, possibly to be revealed later this year, but recent updates suggest the initial claim may have been based on a fake account, and Sony has denied any association with the source.

Cory Barlog hinted at a new, technically ambitious IP from Sony Santa Monica, but recent updates suggest the initial claim about the project being in development may be false, and Sony has not confirmed any details yet.

PlayStation fans were teased about a new project from Santa Monica Studio by Cory Barlog on Facebook, but the account was later revealed to be fake. The studio is reportedly working on a new IP, possibly a spin-off or a different type of game, with an announcement expected later this year. However, the authenticity of the teaser is uncertain, and Sony has not confirmed any details.

Sony Santa Monica is working on a new, technically ambitious original IP, with plans to reveal it later this year, following their success with God of War Ragnarök.