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The God of War TV show is recasting Atreus and Thrud
The God of War TV series for Prime Video is set to recast the actors playing Atreus and Thrud for its second season, according to a new report, adding to existing production troubles. This follows news last month that Ryan Hurst, originally cast as Kratos, will also be replaced after sustaining an injury during filming, meaning the show now faces multiple lead recastings before its first episode has even aired.
Outlet MP1st uncovered May casting calls seeking actors aged 14 to 17 for the roles, rather than the 9 to 12 age range originally sought for Callum Vinson and Island Austin's characters. The change reflects the show's plan to jump from adapting the 2018 God of War game in season one to God of War Ragnarok in season two, which requires older actors as Atreus and Thrud take on more action-focused roles. No other major recasts are expected, but the show still lacks a premiere date, as filming must restart with a new Kratos actor; the next game in the series, God of War Laufey, is due on PS5 on 16 February 2027.
In short
- God of War TV show will recast Atreus and Thrud for season two.
- Follows earlier news that injured Kratos actor Ryan Hurst is being replaced.
- Older actors (14-17) needed for season two's time jump into Ragnarok's story.
Explained simply
God of War is a video game series about Kratos, a warrior from ancient Greece who lives in the world of Norse myths with his son, Atreus. The television adaptation is planned to follow the story of the 2018 game first, then move on to God of War Ragnarök, its 2022 sequel.
Atreus grows from a child into a teenager across those games, while Thrúd is a young warrior and the daughter of the Norse god Thor. Their changing ages and more demanding action scenes are relevant to the casting, as the series plans to cover both stages of the story.
The show is being made for Prime Video, and its cast includes actors playing these game characters. Its production and cast changes matter to viewers because they may affect when the series is completed and released.
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