Sonya Walger Cast as Freya in God of War Series

Sonya Walger, known for her roles in Lost and For All Mankind, has joined the cast of Prime Video's upcoming live-action series God of War in the recurring role of Freya, the Norse goddess central to the story's mythological conflicts. The announcement comes as production continues in Vancouver for the adaptation of Sony's popular video game franchise, which reimagined the Spartan warrior Kratos in a Norse setting starting with its 2018 installment.

Walger's character, Freya, is a Vanir goddess and princess skilled in ancient magic. As Odin's former wife and once the Queen of the Valkyries in Asgard, she received her title on her wedding day but later faced exile after their unhappy marriage dissolved. Cut off from her family and homeland of Vanaheim, Freya has lived reclusively in Midgard for a century, residing in a hidden glade. Humans fear her as the Witch of the Woods, and a curse prevents her from harming any living creature, limiting her ability to fight or defend herself. In the series, she aids the protagonists Kratos and his son Atreus during their perilous journey.

The show centers on Kratos, portrayed by Ryan Hurst, and his young son Atreus, played by Callum Vinson,...