Ryan Hurst Officially Plays Kratos in Prime Video's God of War Live-Action Series

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Ryan Hurst has been officially cast to bring Kratos to life in the live-action God of War series.

The series, which will air on Prime Video, marks a major step in the entertainment industry, as Hurst will portray one of gaming's most recognizable icons.

This announcement was confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television.

Ryan Hurst's casting as Kratos is not a surprise, since the actor has a strong connection to the God of War franchise by voicing Thor in the 2022 game God of War Ragnarök and earned a BAFTA nomination for his performance.

The series will focus on a Norse-era storyline, exploring the emotional relationship between Kratos and his son, Atreus.

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Ryan Hurst, the actor best known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, is now taking on the challenge of playing Kratos.

The God of War series is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, along with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions.

Production has already received a two-season order, as reported by Deadline.

Pre-production is underway in Vancouver, Canada, with casting ongoing for other roles.

Frederick E.O. Toye, the Emmy Award-winning director known for his work on Shogun, The Boys, and Fallout, will direct the first two episodes.

Ronald D. Moore, the creator behind Outlander and Battlestar Galactica, will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer.

The series' storyline will adapt the Norse-era narrative from the games, which have redefined the God of War franchise.

The main focus is Kratos and Atreus' perilous journey to scatter the ashes of Faye, Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother.

Ryan Hurst's involvement with the God of War franchise is nothing new.

Prior to playing Kratos, he made a significant contribution by voicing Thor in the 2022 game God of War Ragnarök.

In fact, his voice performance as Thor received widespread acclaim, even earning him a BAFTA nomination.

His understanding of the Norse gods and story dynamics will be a valuable asset in portraying Kratos, a Spartan-turned-god known for his stoicism, unmatched fighting skills, and tragic past.

Amazon's decision to cast Hurst, despite other big names like Christopher Judge, Jason Momoa, and Dave Bautista being mentioned by fans, demonstrates confidence in his abilities.

With his Kratos-style beard, Hurst is considered to have the right aura for the role.

Ryan Douglas Hurst is an American actor born in Santa Monica, California, on June 19, 1976.

He grew up in a family familiar with the world of Hollywood; his mother, Candace Kaniecki, is an acting coach, and his father, Rick Hurst, is an actor best known for his role as Dep. Cletus Hogg on the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard.

Hurst attended Santa Monica High School and chose to pursue an acting career at the age of 17, bypassing college.

His acting career began in 1993 with an appearance on the NBC TV series Saved By the Bell: The New Class.

He is best known for his roles as Gerry Bertier in the Disney film Remember the Titans (2000) and as Opie Winston in the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2012), which became a fan favorite.

Other notable roles include Mandelsohn in Saving Private Ryan (1998), Sergeant Ernie Savage in We Were Soldiers (2002), and Beta in The Walking Dead (2019–2020).

In his personal life, Ryan Hurst married Molly Cookson in May 2005, after first meeting in 1994. Together with his wife, he founded the production company Fast Shoes.