Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in God of War Series

Ryan Hurst has been cast as the iconic Spartan warrior Kratos in Prime Video's upcoming live-action adaptation of the God of War video game franchise. The series, which received a two-season order, centers on the father-son relationship between Kratos and his young son Atreus as they navigate challenges in the Norse mythological realm.

The project draws from the storylines of the franchise's two most recent installments, released in 2018 and 2022. In these games, Kratos and Atreus embark on a journey to spread the ashes of Faye, Kratos's late wife and Atreus's mother. Along the way, the stoic Kratos, a former general who ascended to godhood after a pact with the Greek god Ares, seeks to guide his son toward becoming a better deity. Atreus, in turn, challenges his father to embrace his humanity. This dynamic marks a significant evolution for the series, shifting from Kratos's solo rampages against Greek gods to more personal, relational conflicts in Norse lore.

Hurst brings familiarity to the role, having voiced the Norse god Thor in the 2022 game God of War Ragnarök, for which he earned a BAFTA nomination. The actor, best known for portraying the loyal Opie Winston in FX's Sons...