Ryan Hurst, the former Sons of Anarchy star tapped to play Kratos in the Prime Video God of War series, has now commented on landing the role.
Ryan Hurst, widely recognized for playing Opie Winston on Sons of Anarchy, was officially revealed on January 14 as the actor set to portray Kratos in the upcoming series. He’s no stranger to the series as he voiced Thor and God of War Ragnarok.
In a brief post on Instagram, Hurst noted that he enjoyed playing as Kratos in the video games and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to pick up the axe in live-action.
“Used to play as him. Now I get to be him. Grateful to pick up the axe, and honored by the fans who made this story legendary.”
More Information About the Forthcoming God of War Series on Prime Video
Amazon has already renewed the show for a second season before a single episode has been filmed. Production is expected to start in February, with the first two episodes directed by Frederick E. O. Toye, who previously directed the video game–to–TV adaptation Fallout. Also, it has been reported that Teresa Palmer will play Sif, Thor’s wife, in the series. Questions remain about the series’ timeline and the continuity of this plot.
As of now, there is no word on the premiere date for the forthcoming show. Insider Gaming will continue to monitor the story and report any and all updates. Are you excited for the upcoming show? How do you feel about Ryan Hurst being cast in the lead role? Sound off in our official Insider Gaming Discord server.
For more video game adaptations, check out the first look at the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, planned for release in 2027.
