God of War showrunner Ronald D. Moore discusses the Prime Video series’ tone, development progress, and commitment to adapting the game’s epic father-son journey.
Amazon Prime Video officially announced the God of War TV series in December 2022, following an earlier confirmation by Sony during a private investor event in May of that year.
In October 2024, Ronald D. Moore stepped in as the new showrunner, taking over after the original creative team, Rafe Judkins (The Wheel of Time) and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus, left the project due to creative differences.
Moore, best known for his work on Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, and For All Mankind, now leads the adaptation of the iconic PlayStation franchise.
In recent San Diego Comic-Con interviews, Moore shared some intriguing new details about the project.
Speaking to IGN and Collider, Moore shared exciting new details about Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation.
He confirmed that the series will follow the modern God of War games that focus on Norse mythology, and that the series would stay true to the emotional and mythological tone of the powerful journey of Kratos and his son, Atreus.
He stressed the importance of capturing both the emotional weight of their father-son journey and the intense action that defines the franchise.
Speaking to IGN, Moore stated, “The tone of the show is trying to emulate the tone of the game, which is this epic journey- this heartfelt journey of these two men setting out to honor the memory of Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother. So it has this emotional heart but there’s this sense of history of who Kratos is and this mystery of his past and what he represents and the emotions that he’s going through.”
In a major reveal, Moore announced that Amazon has already committed to two full seasons, signaling strong backing for the project, especially in this age where new television shows often don’t get the chance to build up their following.
He also spoke about working closely with game director Cory Barlog to ensure the adaptation remains faithful to the original story and its mythology. While Moore admitted he isn’t a gamer himself and experienced the narrative mainly through cinematic cutscenes, his enthusiasm for the father-son dynamic was evident in his interviews.
The first season will consist of ten episodes, though Moore cautioned that production isn’t expected to begin until some time in 2026.
Speaking to Collider, Moore specifically stated, “We’re in the scripts phase, we’re still working on the scripts. It’s gone very well, we have a good team. It’s been a fascinating thing to sink my teeth into…the more I got into it, the more impressed I was with the breadth and depth of the mythology that’s involved with this video game.”
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