Los Angeles, February 25 British actor Ed Skrein, known for his roles in films such as "Deadpool," "Jurassic World Rebirth," and "Rebel Moon," will play the role of the Norse god Baldur in the live-action adaptation of PlayStation's video game "God of War," which will be streamed on Prime Video.
The 42-year-old actor joins a star-studded cast that includes Ryan Hurst as the protagonist Kratos, Callum Vinson as his son Atreus, and veteran actor Mandy Patinkin as the all-father Odin, according to a press release.
The series will follow father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to scatter the ashes of their late wife and mother, Faye.
"Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human," the official logline reads.
Baldur is the youngest son of Odin and his father's most dangerous weapon. He is a charismatic and unpredictable character who has been cursed since childhood – a curse that has deprived him of all ability to feel pleasure or physical sensation.
"This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists. Above all else, he longs for an opponent that can truly match his prowess in battle. An opponent that can finally make him feel something," according to the character description.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, the show has been given a straight order for two seasons. Pre-production is currently underway in Vancouver, Canada.
Ronald D. Moore, the Emmy-winning creator behind "Outlander" and "Battlestar Galactica," serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer.
Emmy Award-winning director Frederick E O Toye, whose credits include "Shogun," "The Boys," and "Fallout," will direct the first two episodes.
The cast also includes Max Parker, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Teresa Palmer, Alastair Duncan, Jeff Gulka, and Danny Woodburn.