Video game star Christopher Judge, who provided the voice and motion capture for Kratos in the 2018 God of War and 2022's Ragnarök, has given his full support to Ryan Hurst being cast as the live-action Kratos for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series. [1, 2]
Christopher Judge's Reaction
Judge described Hurst's casting as a "magnificent choice". In a video shared by Fan Expo HQ, Judge expressed that his primary wish was for the actor to "love, cherish, and respect Kratos as much as we all do," and he believes Hurst meets that criteria perfectly. [2, 3, 4, 5]
He highlighted several reasons for his approval:
- Established Talent: He praised Hurst as not only a "great actor" but also a "great person".
- Fan Connection: Judge specifically noted that Hurst is a gamer who has played the God of War series since its inception.
- Franchise Veteran: Hurst is already part of the God of War family, having voiced and performed motion capture for Thor in God of War Ragnarök. [1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8]
Judge concluded his public message of support by telling Hurst to "Kill it, Ryan" and even gave him the iconic "BOI" approval on social media. [1, 9]
Why Christopher Judge Isn't Playing Kratos
While many fans hoped Judge would reprise the role in live-action, reports indicate he did not seek the part due to the physical demands of the production. Judge has undergone multiple major orthopedic surgeries—including back, knee, and hip replacements—making the intense physicality of a live-action Kratos role potentially too taxing. [10, 11]
About the Live-Action Series
The Amazon Prime Video series, which entered production in early 2026, has a two-season order and will adapt the Norse mythology era of the games. [8, 12]
- Showrunner: Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica).
- Cast: Alongside Hurst as Kratos, the show stars Callum Vinson as Atreus and Teresa Palmer as Sif.
- Returning Talent: Alastair Duncan will reprise his role from the games as Mímir. [12, 13]
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