A video game series television adaptation has become a major staple in entertainment nowadays. With dedicated fan bases — such as with The Last of Us — it’s almost guaranteed that a TV series will perform well. And Prime Video jumped on that bandwagon by adapting the PlayStation ancient mythology God of War franchise into a new television show! Moreover, the streaming giant announced major casting news in early 2026 by confirming who will play the main character, Kratos.
Below, find out who’s in the God of War series cast and more about the show.
Per Amazon MGM’s official description, God of War “follows father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.”
Meet Ryan Hurst, your Kratos in the God of War series coming to Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/W1kFgW3GtF
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) January 14, 2026
The series is based on the PlayStation ancient mythology video game.
Actor Ryan Hurst was cast in the role of Kratos. News of his casting was disclosed in January 2026.
Fans have seen Ryan in a slew of other TV series and films, and he will appear in the upcoming Trojan War big-screen adaptation of The Odyssey. The actor is also known for playing Opie Winston in Sons of Anarchy, in addition to Miles Alderton in The Abandons. He has also appeared in The Walking Dead, SWAT, Bosch and Bates Motel.
