Amazon Prime Video’s God of War live-action series has been on a casting spree — and with every new announcement, it looks more like the real deal. The latest additions fill out Thor’s entire family tree, and the ensemble is shaping up to be genuinely exciting. Here’s every confirmed actor and their role in one place.
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God of War (Amazon Prime Video) —Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Showrunner / Writer | Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) |
| Director (Eps 1–2) | Frederick E.O. Toye |
| Producers | PlayStation Productions, Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios |
| Season Order | 2 seasons confirmed |
| Filming Location | Vancouver, Canada |
| Based on | God of War (2018) & God of War: Ragnarök (2022) |
| Release Date | TBC |
Full Confirmed Cast & Characters
| Actor | Character | Who They Are |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hurst | Kratos | The Ghost of Sparta — lead hero, Spartan-born god |
| Callum Vinson | Atreus | Kratos’ 10-year-old son and co-lead |
| Mandy Patinkin | Odin | The All-Father — primary villain of the Norse arc |
| Ólafur Darri Ólafsson | Thor | God of Thunder, Odin’s son, major antagonist |
| Ed Skrein | Baldur | Odin’s son — the impervious villain of God of War 2018 |
| Max Parker | Heimdall | Arrogant gatekeeper god of Asgard |
| Louis Cunningham | Modi | Middle son of Thor and Sif (Series Regular) |
| Ben Chapple | Magni | Elder son of Thor (Recurring) |
| Island Austin | Thrud | Thor’s daughter (Series Regular) |
| Evelyn Miller | Gna | Valkyrie Queen loyal to Odin (Recurring) |
| Alastair Duncan | Mimir | The talking severed head — comic relief and guide |
| Danny Woodburn | Brok | Blue-skinned dwarven blacksmith |
| Jeff Gulka | Sindri | Brok’s germaphobic brother and master craftsman |
The Roles That Matter Most
Ryan Hurst as Kratos is the defining casting decision — and it’s inspired. Hurst (The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy) already voiced Thor in God of War: Ragnarök, so he knows this world intimately. He brings the physical presence and brooding intensity the role demands. This isn’t stunt casting. This is someone who clearly loves the source material.
Mandy Patinkin as Odin is the kind of unexpected choice that makes you instantly excited. Odin in the games is cold, calculating, and theatrically menacing — Patinkin (Criminal Minds, Homeland) can do all of that and more.
Ed Skrein as Baldur is equally sharp. His work in Deadpool as Ajax proved he can play a charming villain with genuine menace, and Baldur is exactly that kind of role.
The latest batch of additions — Modi, Magni, Thrud, and Gna — round out Thor’s family dynamics. Louis Cunningham (Bridgerton, Marie Antoinette) as Modi and Island Austin as Thrud are both series regulars, suggesting Thor’s storyline will be as central here as it was in Ragnarök.
The series picks up with Kratos and Atreus embarking on a journey through the Norse realms to scatter the ashes of Faye — Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother — a mission that puts them on a collision course with every god in Asgard.
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FAQs
Q: Who plays Kratos in Amazon’s God of War live-action series?
Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead) plays Kratos — and interestingly, he previously voiced Thor in the video game God of War: Ragnarök, making him one of the most connected cast members to the source material.
Q: How many seasons of the God of War live-action series has Amazon ordered?
Amazon has already confirmed a two-season order, with Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) serving as showrunner — a strong signal of how seriously the platform is backing this production.
