Ed Skrein to Unleash Fury as Baldur in Amazon’s ‘God of War’ Adaptation
Ed Skrein, known for his villainous roles in films like Deadpool and Rebel Moon, has been cast as Baldur in the upcoming live-action God of War series on Amazon Prime Video. The casting adds another key player to the growing ensemble, which already includes Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus.
Who is Baldur?
Baldur, a central antagonist in the 2018 God of War game, is described as the youngest son of Odin and his most dangerous weapon. According to an official character description, Baldur is “charismatic, unpredictable and armed with a razor-sharp tongue,” living by his own rules. A childhood curse left him unable to feel pleasure or physical sensation, fueling an “insatiable anger and bloodlust” and a preference for brutal, close-quarters combat. He seeks an opponent capable of challenging him and, making him feel something.
The ‘God of War’ Series: What to Expect
The God of War series, which has received a two-season order from Amazon, will draw inspiration from the narratives of the recent God of War games. The story follows Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey to scatter the ashes of Kratos’ wife and mother to Atreus, Faye. Throughout their travels, Kratos aims to instill a sense of responsibility in Atreus, while Atreus attempts to humanize his father.
Skrein’s Rising Profile
Skrein’s recent work includes roles in Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon and Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025). He has also appeared in Alita: Battle Angel, Midway, and had a role in Game of Thrones. He first gained recognition for portraying Francis/Ajax in the 2016 film Deadpool.
Production Details and Creative Team
Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) serves as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner for God of War, operating under his Tall Ship Productions banner. Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun) is directing the first two episodes.
The series also stars Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, Danny Woodburn as Brok, and Mandy Patinkin as Odin.
God of War is a co-production between Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions. Tall Ship Productions has an overall deal with Sony TV.