Amazon's God Of War TV Show Has Cast Kratos

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Amazon has officially cast Kratos for its upcoming live-action God of War TV show, which has entered pre-production and started rounding out its cast.

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Amazon is bringing the God of War franchise to the small screen, and it has finally found its Kratos. According to DiscussingFilm on Twitter/X, actor Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos.

Ryan Hurst Is Playing Kratos In Amazon's God Of War

Ryan Hurst has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including Saving Private Ryan, Sons of Anarchy, and The Walking Dead. He's also voiced roles in cartoons, including Lobo in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Chupacabra in Axe Cop.

Notably, Ryan Hurst has also appeared in the God of War series, playing Thor in God of War Ragnarok. It's unclear who is playing Thor in the God of War TV show, but he should be appearing at some point, as it's confirmed to be set in the era of the new games, starting with 2018's God of War.

Notably, Ryan Hurst has also appeared in the God of War series, playing Thor in God of War Ragnarok.

Hurst certainly looks and sounds the part, and his connection to the franchise means he's an ideal fit for Kratos. The fellow is going to have to live in the gym for the next few years, as playing Kratos means walking around shirtless and musclebound, so it's endless workouts and dieting for one poor actor.