The God of War casting news keeps coming (not that we’re complaining). Fresh off the reveal that Ryan Hurst is stepping into Kratos’s torn boots, we reported that Ólafur Darri Ólafsson—who you likely know from”Severance”—is to play Thor in Prime Video‘s upcoming live-action adaptation.
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, and Teresa Palmer will play Sif, a goddess associated with Earth.
The latest additions to the cast include Louis Cunningham (Marie Antoinette) as Modi, Thor’s son. Ben Chapple (Playing for Keeps) stars as Thor’s eldest son, Magni. Island Austin (Insidious 6) joins as Thor’s daughter, Thrud. And Evelyn Miller (“Foundation”) is set to star as Gna, handmaiden to Frigg, according to Variety.
The series will remain true to the core of modern games. It will focus 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 cast and a two-season commitment, it looks like we’re getting the epic, high-budget Norse saga we’ve dreaming of. Stay tuned for more.
