The list of candidates for the role of Kratos in the God of War series, which is expected to begin filming in the first quarter of next year, has been announced. Many famous names are included, and fans have also started sharing their opinions.
The excitement for the God of War series is ongoing. It will be released on Prime Video, and filming is expected to start in March 2026. While auditions for the lead role are currently ongoing, there is great curiosity about who will portray the characters of Kratos and Atreus. Although Kratos is known for his anger, he also draws attention with emotional intensity and charisma.
Who Are the Candidates for the Role of Kratos in the God of War Series?
Recently, through a new video posted on his YouTube channel, John Campea listed the usual suspects for the role. There are a total of eight names, including Christopher Judge. Other names include Winston Duke, Joe Manganiello, Manu Bennett, Jason Momoa, Travis Fimmel, Olivier Richters, and Dave Bautista.
Although fans’ first choice is Christopher Judge, there are questions about his form after Ragnarök. A similar situation is observed with Dave Bautista as well. Among the prominent names are Jason Momoa, Winston Duke, and Travis Fimmel. Some fans, who recognize Fimmel from the Vikings series, think he has the iconic rage needed for the character, while others believe different candidates stand out more in terms of appearance and acting skills.
Finally, with the series adapted from the game released in 2018, we will once again join Kratos and his son Atreus on their adventure. It has been mentioned that the dramatic and emotional tone will be preserved, and production is set to begin in the city of Vancouver. The writing team includes names like Matthew Graham (Electric Dreams and Spanish Princess), Stephanie Shannon (For All Mankind and Outlander), Narendra K. Shankar (The Expanse and For All Mankind), Joe Menosky (For All Mankind and Star Trek: Discovery), Marc D. Bernardin (The Continental and Star Trek: Picard), and Tania Lotia (The Witcher and The Mighty Nein).
