Recently, a casting call went out for Prime Video’s upcoming God of War live-action TV series. The casting call is for a number of main characters, including protagonist Kratos. The casting call also confirms that the series will be an adaptation of the 2018 semi-reboot of the video game series, following a much older Kratos and his son, Atreus. As with all casting calls, the studio uses fake names to hide the character’s true name during the casting process:
Zion – A male in his 40s to 60s, any ethnicity. A war-hardened, muscular figure haunted by loss and a violent past. After his wife’s death, he’s forced to raise his 10-year-old son, though he struggles to connect emotionally. The role demands comfort with intense physicality, hand-to-hand combat, and possible nudity. (Series Regular)
Alexander – A white male in his 60s to 70s. Despite his unassuming appearance, Alexander is described as a manipulative and god-like patriarch obsessed with prophecy and control. He’s powerful, cruel, and willing to sacrifice his own family for survival. (Series Regular)
Joshua – A boy aged 9 to 12, any ethnicity. Intelligent, curious, and emotionally neglected, Joshua seeks his father’s approval in a cold, unforgiving world. The role includes physical combat and weapons training. (One-Year Series Regular)
Glen – A white male in his 30s to 40s. Handsome, sharp, and calculating, Glen feels overshadowed by his brothers and carries his father’s manipulative streak. The character requires comfort with combat, simulated sex, and nudity. (Series Regular)
Phoebe – Female, any ethnicity, Age 30s – 40s. A beautiful woman from modest roots, Phoebe’s life changed for the better after marrying a powerful man, granting her access to resources she never had. Despite her upbringing, she often feels like an outsider and must constantly prove herself to a family who doesn’t fully accept her. She has three children she loves dearly, but her husband’s descent into self-hatred and alcoholism led to their emotional drift. Phoebe’s quiet intelligence and diplomatic skills help her navigate the cruel world of gods, though she remains deeply suspicious of her father-in-law’s motives, especially concerning her daughter. Must be comfortable with simulated sex and nudity. (Series Regular)
The casting call also confirms this series will be extremely graphic and rated TV-MA, similar to Game of Thrones or Spartacus. The series begins filming in March 2026 in Vancouver.
God of War has no set release date
- Prime Video's God of War casting call confirms the show will adapt the 2018 video game storyline featuring Kratos and Atreus.
- The production released character descriptions under fake names for Kratos, Atreus, and other key figures, detailing intense physical and combat requirements.
- The upcoming series will feature graphic content and an adult TV-MA rating, with filming scheduled to begin in March 2026 in Vancouver.
