Ed Skrein Cast as Baldur in Prime Video’s ‘God of War’

Hollywood Reporter

by James Hibberd

February 24, 2026

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Prime Video has announced that Ed Skrein will star as Baldur, the major villain, in their upcoming adaptation of the hit PlayStation game *God of War*. Skrein, known for his roles in *Jurassic World Rebirth* and *Deadpool*, will portray the youngest son of Odin, a charismatic yet dangerous warrior driven by insatiable anger and bloodlust. His character’s backstory, cursed with an inability to feel pleasure or physical sensation, fuels his desire for battle and revenge. Skrein joins Ryan Hurst, who plays the protagonist Kratos, in this high-profile series. The show is helmed by Ronald D. Moore, known for *Battlestar Galactica*, and directed by Frederick E.O. Toye, an Emmy-winning director. The series follows the storyline of the two most recent *God of War* games, focusing on Kratos and his son Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their late wife and mother, Faye. This narrative explores themes of fatherhood, identity, and redemption as Kratos tries to teach Atreus how to be a better god, while Atreus learns to help his father become a better human. The cast also includes Callum Vinson as Atreus, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, and Mandy Patinkin as Odin. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM, PlayStation Productions, and Moore’s Tall Ship Productions. With a two-season commitment and an impressive creative team, *God of War* aims to bring the iconic game universe to life on screen,

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/24/2026