The God of War TV series is back on track. It was announced last week that the original creative team behind the Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios series had departed, but Deadline now reports that Ronald D. Moore has stepped up as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.

Moore has plenty of TV experience. He’s best known for his work in the Star Trek franchise (including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager) and for developing acclaimed series such as Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, and For All Mankind. The exit of the original creative team came as a shock, especially as so much work had already been done. Showrunner/executive producer Rafe Judkins, as well as fellow EPs Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus, left the God of War series after completing multiple scripts for the first season. Although the scripts were praised by Sony and Amazon MGM, the studios apparently wanted to move in a different creative direction.

When Sony first announced the God of War TV series, the plot synopsis indicated that it would be following the events of the more recent installments in the video game franchise. The show “follows Kratos, aka the God of War, who, after exiling himself from his blood-soaked past in ancient Greece, hangs up his weapons forever in the Norse realm of Midgard. When his beloved wife dies, Kratos sets off on a dangerous journey with his estranged son to spread her ashes from the highest peak—his wife’s final wish. Kratos soon realizes the journey is an epic quest in disguise, one which will test the bonds between father and son and force Kratos to battle new Gods and monsters for the fate of the world.” Now that Ronald D. Moore is on board, it’s not clear if this is still the story or if there will be some even bigger changes.

Moore’s Outlander will be coming to an end with its eighth and final season, although a prequel spinoff series is expected to debut on Starz next year. For All Mankind has been renewed for a fifth season, and a spinoff focusing on the Soviet space program has been ordered.

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Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios are starting to feel like Sisyphus as they hit the reset button on the adaptation of Santa Monica Studio’s God of War. According to Deadline, showrunner/executive producer Rafe Judkins and EPs Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus have exited the project after completing several scripts for the show’s first season. Jointly, the studios want to move in a different direction. However, other sources tell Deadline Sony and Prime Video were pleased with what the trio produced.

While this is a significant setback, Sony and Amazon MGM Studios remain committed to the God of War TV series. The studios plan to establish a writers’ room to forge new ideas for the ambitious adaptation. Judkins remains committed to his overall deal with Sony and continues to work on other projects linked to the flagship studio.

When Sony announced the God of War TV series, its plot closely followed the events of the hit video game franchise’s last two chapters. In 2022, Sony said the show “follows Kratos, aka the God of War, who, after exiling himself from his blood-soaked past in ancient Greece, hangs up his weapons forever in the Norse realm of Midgard. When his beloved wife dies, Kratos sets off on a dangerous journey with his estranged son to spread her ashes from the highest peak—his wife’s final wish. Kratos soon realizes the journey is an epic quest in disguise, one which will test the bonds between father and son and force Kratos to battle new Gods and monsters for the fate of the world.”

Universally beloved by gamers, the God of War series began on Sony’s PlayStation 2 console. Several games belonging to the God of War franchise have been released across multiple consoles, handheld gaming platforms, and PC. Each chapter has set Kratos against new threats and built upon his extensive skill set. In 2018, Sony rebooted God of War and introduced Kratos’ son, Atreus, a Greek and Norse pantheon hybrid. With plenty of mythology to explore, a God of War TV series could result in an expansive (and expensive) fantasy action epic for Amazon.

The latest video game in the God of War franchise, God of War: Ragnarok, won five awards at the 2022 Game Awards, including Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance (Christopher Judge as Kratos), Innovation in Accessibility, and Best Action/Adventure Game.

What direction will Sony’s God of War TV series take if it doesn’t adhere to the original pitch? How much money are the studios willing to spend on a show potentially as epic as The Wheel of Time or The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? Okay, maybe God of War isn’t Lord of the Rings levels of massive, but you understand what I mean. It could be a while until we hear more about this project. I hope they figure it out and present something to look forward to.

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Boy! Amazon is putting plenty of firepower behind its God of War TV series. According to reports, Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins and The Expanse creators Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby are adapting the award-winning Playstation game. Fergus and Ostby will write the series and executive produce alongside Judkins.

The God of War series revolves around Kratos, the demigod son of Zeus, and a mortal woman named Callisto. After exacting vengeance against the Gods of Olympus, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. In this harsh, unforgiving world, he must fight to survive and teach his son to do the same.

“God of War is a compelling, character-driven franchise that we believe will captivate our global customers as much with its expansive and immersive worlds as its rich storytelling,” Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios, said in a statement. “We are honored to share in the adventure of exploring the God of War mythology in such a momentous way with Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and [game developer] Santa Monica Studio.”

In development since March, God of War will follow Kratos, the God of War, who retires himself from his chaotic past in ancient Greece and sets his weapons aside forever in the Norse realm of Midgard. “When his beloved wife dies,” the show’s description reads, “Kratos sets off on a dangerous journey with his estranged son to spread her ashes from the highest peak — his wife’s final wish. Kratos soon realizes the journey is an epic quest in disguise, one which will test the bonds between father and son and force Kratos to battle new gods and monsters for the fate of the world.”

Universally beloved by gamers of all kinds, the God of War series began on Sony’s Playstation 2 console. Several games belonging to the God of War franchise have been released across multiple console and handheld gaming platforms. Each chapter has set Kratos against new threats and built upon his extensive skill set. Sony rebooted God of War in 2018 and introduced Kratos’ son, Atreus, a hybrid of the Greek and Norse pantheon. With plenty of mythology to explore, a God of War TV series could result in an expansive (and expensive) fantasy action epic for Amazon.

The latest video game in the God of War franchise, God of War: Ragnarok, won five awards at the 2022 Game Awards, including Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance (Christopher Judge as Kratos), Innovation in Accessibility, and Best Action/Adventure Game. I’m 47 hours into God of War: Ragnarok as of today. The game is astonishing, and I’m eager to see how the story plays out.

Are you excited about Amazon developing a God of War TV series? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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In a little over a week, Kratos and Atreus will journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world. Of course, I’m speaking of God of War Ragnarök, the upcoming PlayStation video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. With its themes of building a stronger bond as father and son, PlayStation has released a new God of War commercial featuring Ben Stiller, John Travolta, and LeBron James, who can relate all too well with how tough parenting can be.

The God of War commercial features Ben Stiller in full Kratos mode leading a parent’s support group. “Putting on the Kratos beard and makeup felt very empowering,” Stiller said of the commercial. “The war paint really is useful in terms of letting people know you mean business. I found the beard made me feel wiser…though [my son] Quin didn’t seem to feel that at all.” LeBron James added, “Something about having the Leviathan Axe in your hand transports you to a different world. We all play the games on the screen, but being able to bring those moments to life and connect in a different way is a pretty cool thing.” Not to be left out, John Travolta said, “Similar to Kratos and Atreus, the balance of ‘holding on and letting go’ is a dynamic many parents can relate to. There’s no better feeling than seeing your child grow and mature into the best versions of themselves.“

While Ben Stiller may not be playing Kratos again, God of War fans will get to see the character make the leap to live-action as Amazon Studios are developing a TV series based on the best-selling franchise. God of War Ragnarök will be released on PS5 and PS4 on November 9th.

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Boy! During an investor briefing on May 26, Sony president Jim Ryan revealed that the studio has three TV adaptations in the works. The first is a Horizon TV series happening on Netflix. The second is a TV series and film based on the Gran Turismo game series. The third, and perhaps the most anticipated, is a God of War TV series, which will dig its blades in on Amazon.

The God of War series revolves around Kratos, the demigod son of Zeus, and a mortal woman named Callisto. After exacting vengeance against the Gods of Olympus, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. In this harsh, unforgiving world, he must fight to survive and teach his son to do the same.

Universally beloved by gamers of all kinds, the God of War series began on Sony’s Playstation 2 console. Several games belonging to the God of War franchise have been released across multiple console and handheld gaming platforms throughout the years. Each chapter has set Kratos against new threats and built upon his extensive skill set. Sony rebooted God of War in 2018 and introduced Kratos’ son, Atreus, who is a hybrid of the Greek and Norse pantheon. With plenty of mythology to explore, a God of War TV series could result in an expansive (and expensive) fantasy action epic for Amazon.

Rumors about a God of War TV series have circulated for quite some time. Whispers about the show’s potential have cast Dwayne Johnson as Kratos, though he is not attached to the show in any way. Sony is looking to expand its reach beyond video games, with Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Ghost of Tsushima being among several released or in development projects.

Do you think a God of War TV series has potential? Who would you cast as Kratos? Feel free to let us know in the comments section below.

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