Amazon God of War showrunner reveals which game timeline the show will follow

The PlayStation game series God of War had its debut in 2005. It follows Spartan warrior Kratos as he battles gods and monsters in Greek and Norse mythology. With many main games and spin-offs, the series is renowned for its action gameplay and intricate narrative.

The relationship between Kratos and his son Atreus is the focus of the more recent games. Ronald D. Moore, showrunner for Amazon's God of War, said that the TV series will center on the Norse age, mostly translating God of War (2018). The program will delve into Kratos' relationship with his son, Atreus while also adding parts of his Greek history via flashbacks or disclosures.

More about Amazon God of War

A live-action adaptation of the classic God of War video game series is currently being produced by Amazon and will debut on Prime Video. The project has gained momentum since its first announcement in 2022. Its showrunner is Ronald D. Moore.

He is well-known for his work on Battlestar Galactica and Outlander. The show is based on the 2018 relaunch of the game, which switched from Greek to Norse mythology, marking a dramatic shift in the franchise's strategy.

In Katee Sackhoff's podcast, The Sackhoff Show, Moore said the TV show will be an adaptation that remains faithful to the game's plot, characters, and emotional depth rather than a straight-up reenactment of its sequences. He shared that the show will follow the Norse era. He further said,

"Right now I'm working on the adaptation of this video game called God of War, a big title in the gaming world that Amazon has ordered two seasons of, and they have asked me to come in. I'm literally in the writers room and working on that. That's my new thing […] And I’m not a gamer, so it’s even more like, ‘Okay, I’ve never done this before.’"

Since its introduction in 2005, the God of War series has evolved to become a popular PlayStation game. Kratos, a Spartan warrior who was duped into killing his family, seeks vengeance on the Greek gods in the early games.

The games' principal themes were action and retribution. The 2018 iteration, however, took a different tack. This Norse legendary backdrop now features a more emotional and adult Kratos, who is raising his son, Atreus, while dealing with his past and overcoming new fantastical difficulties.

The script is presently being written, and the software is still in its early phases. As early as 2026, filming is scheduled to start. Moore stated that although no set release dates have been established, Amazon has approved two seasons.

Additionally, he stated that Cory Barlog, the director of the God of War video game, is actively participating in the project, overseeing its progress and making sure the software adheres to the original content. Barlog is probably going to be a great help because of his deep understanding of the game's plot and characters.

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