In a nutshell

• Mandy Patinkin cast as Odin, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor in Prime Video’s God of War.
• The series adapts PlayStation’s hit franchise, following Kratos and Atreus.
• Pre-production is underway in Vancouver, with a two-season order confirmed.

Prime Video has officially announced that Mandy Patinkin will take on the role of Odin, while Ólafur Darri Ólafsson has been cast as Thor in the upcoming God of War series.

The show is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, with pre-production underway in Vancouver.

Who are Odin and Thor in God of War

• Mandy Patinkin as Odin – The All-Father is described as manipulative, paranoid, and dangerous, obsessed with preventing Ragnarök. He will serve as a formidable antagonist to Kratos.
• Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor – The God of Thunder is portrayed as a battle-worn warrior haunted by past actions, drowning in isolation but still carrying immense power beneath the surface.

About the Series

Based on PlayStation’s critically acclaimed video game, God of War follows Kratos and Atreus on their emotional journey to spread the ashes of Faye, while navigating Norse mythology and confronting gods along the way.

The series has already confirmed Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall, with Emmy Award-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun, The Boys, Fallout) set to direct the first two episodes. Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and writer.