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Casting Kratos — The Most Crucial Decision
As high-quality video game adaptations continue to grow in number, few projects have drawn as much speculation as Amazon Prime Video‘s live-action God of War series. The central question is one that fans cannot stop debating: Who will play Kratos?
According to film insider John Campea, a potential shortlist of actors has surfaced, though no studio has confirmed any casting decisions.
Production Timeline
Reports indicate that the God of War series will focus on the Norse saga of Kratos rather than his earlier Greek origins. Filming is said to be scheduled for March 2026, though Amazon and Sony have yet to release any official details on casting or production.
The Potential Kratos Actors
In a recent YouTube discussion, Campea claimed to have heard from multiple sources about actors being considered for the role of Kratos. The alleged shortlist includes:
- Winston Duke (Black Panther, Us)
- Joe Manganiello (Justice League, True Blood)
- Christopher Judge (the voice of Kratos in the games)
- Manu Bennett (Arrow, Spartacus)
- Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Game of Thrones)
- Travis Fimmel (Vikings)
- Oliver Ritchers (The Dutch Giant)
- Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Dune)
Campea noted that the information is speculative, based on reports from several different sources. Until confirmation comes from Amazon or Sony, the casting for the God of War series remains purely rumour.
Amazon and Sony Remain Silent
Neither Amazon nor Sony Pictures has commented on the casting speculation, the story direction, or even the production schedule.
For now, fans can only speculate and wait for the official reveal of who will step into the shoes of one of gaming’s most iconic characters.
