The God of War casting news keeps getting better! Fresh off the reveal that Ryan Hurst is stepping into Kratos’s torn boots, we finally have our God of Thunder.
Amazon Prime Video has officially tapped Ólafur Darri Ólafsson—who you likely know from his incredible work in “Severance”—to play Thor in the upcoming live-action adaptation. This isn’t the shiny, hammer-spinning hero you might be used to in the MCU; this is a gritty, Norse-mythology-accurate powerhouse.
A Different Kind of Avenger
If you played the 2018 game or Ragnarök, you know this version of Thor is complicated. According to his character description, he’s a “son of a man” haunted by a violent past. Once the loyal right hand of Odin, this Thor is now a shadow of himself, drowning his regrets in ale and keeping his family at a distance. But don’tdon’tthe drinking fool you—that world-ending power is still simmering just under the skin.
The Cast So Far
The ensemble for this journey through the Nine Realms is shaping up to be legendary. Max Parker will star as the ever-watchful (and likely annoying) Heimdall. Teresa Palmer will play Sif, a goddess associated with Earth.
The series will remain true to the core of modern games, focusing on the emotional odyssey of Kratos and his son, Atreus. As they trek across ancient landscapes to scatter Faye’Faye’ss, Kratos struggles to teach his son how to be a god, while Atreus tries to remind his father what it means to be human.
Behind the Scenes
Amazon is clearly all-in on this project, having already greenlit a two-season order. Pre-production is currently heating up in Vancouver with some serious heavy hitters at the helm. Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander) is serving as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios are co-producing alongside PlayStation Productions. And get this: gaming legend Cory Barlog is also on board as an executive producer to ensure the experience stays authentic to the source material.
With this cast and a two-season commitment, it looks like we’re getting the epic, high-budget Norse saga we’ve dreaming of.
