God of War has found its Atreus. Callum Vinson (Chucky, Long Bright River) has been cast as Atreus, the 10-year-old son of Kratos (Ryan Hurst), in Prime Video‘s series adaptation of PlayStation’s ancient mythology-themed video game, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
Atreus grew up in a remote forest cabin, isolated from the rest of the world and raised almost entirely by his mother Faye. He is an accomplished archer, has an affinity for animals and is intensely curious about what lies beyond the confines of his forest home. After his mother’s death, Atreus is left with a cold, distant father who he barely knows and who knows little about him in return. Nonetheless, Atreus yearns for his father’s approval and is desperate to prove he is strong enough to survive in a harsh and dangerous world.
From writer, showrunner and executive producer Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, For All Mankind), God of War follows father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.
God of War received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver.
In addition to Hurst, Vinson joins previously announced Max Parker as Heimdall, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, and Danny Woodburn as Brok.
God of War is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions. In addition to Moore, executive producers include Maril Davis, Cory Barlog, Naren Shankar, Matthew Graham, Asad Qizilbash, Jeff Ketcham, Hermen Hulst, Roy Lee and Brad Van Arragon. Joe Menosky, Marc Bernardin, Tania Lotia and Ben McGinnis co-executive produce. Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun, The Boys) has signed on to direct the first two episodes.
God of War marks Vinson’s third project with Sony Pictures Television. He is in the upcoming third season of Netflix’s The Night Agent, and previously starred in Peacock’s Long Bright River. Vinson recently wrapped his fourth series lead as Jason Vorhees in the Friday The 13th prequel, Crystal Lake for Peacock. He played tghe series regular role of Henry Collins in Season 3 of Chucky on Syfy/Peacock and the role of Tom in the feature film Coup! Vinson is repped by Rebel Creative Group and Innovative Artists.