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God of War Series: Two More Actors Cast

by Lisa Park - Tech Editor

Ólafur darri Ólafsson Cast as Thor in Upcoming God of War Series

actor Ólafur Darri⁤ Ólafsson, known ⁢for his roles in Severance and La Palma, will portray the​ Norse god Thor in Amazon’s upcoming God of War series, setting the stage⁤ for a conflict with Kratos, mirroring the dynamic from God of War: Ragnarok.

Thor’s Role and the Kratos ⁤Conflict

Ólafsson’s casting confirms a central storyline element from the video game franchise: a direct ⁢confrontation between Kratos and ‌Thor. In God‌ of War: Ragnarok, released on November 9, 2022, Thor serves as a primary antagonist, challenging Kratos and his⁢ son Atreus. The Amazon series is expected to follow a similar narrative arc.

According to a report by Variety on January 26, 2024, the series‍ will explore the mythology surrounding Kratos’ ⁤journey to the Norse realms. Variety confirmed Ólafsson’s casting, highlighting his established presence in critically acclaimed television shows.

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson’s Career

Ólafur darri Ólafsson is an Icelandic actor with a ⁣growing international profile. He gained notable recognition for his performance as Dikran ⁢in the apple⁣ TV+ series Severance (2022-2023), earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ‌in 2023. He also ​appeared in the‌ film The Tourist (2022) and the Spanish film La Palma (2023).

His IMDb page,updated as of January 31,2026,lists over ⁣70 acting credits,demonstrating a prolific career spanning film and ⁤television. IMDb profile of Ólafur darri Ólafsson.

The God of War Series Production

The​ God of War ‌ series is being developed ⁣by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Mark​ Fergus and Hawk Ostby, known for their work ⁢on The Expanse, are serving‌ as showrunners. The series is based on ‍the critically ​acclaimed video⁤ game franchise developed by Santa Monica⁤ Studio​ and published by Sony ⁢Interactive Entertainment.

Production is expected to begin in late 2024, with a projected release date sometime in 2026. the series will be ‍available exclusively ⁤on Amazon Prime Video. the Verge reported ‌on the showrunner appointments on ⁢December 14, 2023.

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