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