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Ed Skrein to Play Baldur, Clashing with Kratos in Prime Video's God of War Series
The Deadpool and Jurassic World actor will bring the merciless son of Odin to life opposite Ryan Hurst's Kratos.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Ed Skrein has been cast as Baldur, the volatile and brutally funny son of Odin, in Prime Video's upcoming live-action adaptation of the God of War video game franchise. Skrein will go toe-to-toe with Ryan Hurst's Kratos in the series, which is currently in pre-production in Vancouver and has a two-season order.
Why it matters
Baldur is a key antagonist in the 2018 God of War game, with his first confrontation with Kratos setting the tone for the combat and personal stakes of the story. Skrein's casting in this pivotal role is a bold move that could make or break the series' ability to capture the essence of the source material.
The details
In this take on the character, Baldur is described as charismatic, volatile, and brutally funny, compensating for a childhood curse that left him unable to feel pain or pleasure with a mean streak and bare-knuckle brawling style. The series will adapt the 2018 game, centering on Kratos and his son Atreus making a journey to scatter the ashes of Faye, Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother.
- Prime Video's God of War series is currently in pre-production in Vancouver.
- The series has been ordered for two seasons.
The players
Ed Skrein
An actor known for roles in Deadpool, Rebel Moon, and Jurassic World: Rebirth, who has been cast as Baldur, the merciless son of Odin, in Prime Video's God of War series.
Ryan Hurst
The actor portraying Kratos, the protagonist of the God of War video game franchise, in the Prime Video series adaptation.
Prime Video
The streaming service that is producing the live-action God of War series, which has been ordered for two seasons.
PlayStation
The video game company behind the God of War franchise, whose 2018 game is being adapted for the Prime Video series.
Sony Pictures Television
The television production company collaborating with Amazon MGM Studios on the God of War series for Prime Video.
What’s next
The first two episodes of the God of War series are being directed by Frederick E.O. Toye, which will set the tone for the rest of the series.
The takeaway
The casting of Ed Skrein as the volatile and charismatic Baldur is a bold move that could make or break Prime Video's adaptation of the acclaimed God of War video game franchise, as the character's confrontations with Kratos are central to the story's personal stakes and combat.
