Ólafur Darri Ólafsson signs on to play Thor in Prime Video’s “God of War” from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
· Ólafur Darri Ólafsson to play Thor in Prime Video’s God of War from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
· Thor Character Description: The God of Thunder is a mountain of a man who has weathered many a battle in his time but whose actions in a war fought long ago now haunt his waking hours. Once the loyal soldier of Asgard and his father’s right hand man, Thor is now but a shadow of his former self as he drowns himself in alcohol and tries not to think of the price he paid. Keeping his wife and children at arm’s length has only deepened his isolation, but the power (and danger) of the God of Thunder is still there just beneath the surface.
· Based on PlayStation’s massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the series has received a two-season order, with pre-production underway in Vancouver, and casting has begun.
· 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.
· Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.
· Emmy(R)Award-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun, The Boys, Fallout) has signed on to direct the first two episodes of God of War.
· God of War is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions.
· Ronald D. Moore serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer.
· Additional 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 serve as co-executive producers on the series.
· Ólafsson is represented by Principal Entertainment and Conway Van Gelder Grant.
· Headshot Photo Credit: Jónatan Grétarsson.