TheGod of Warseries protagonist Kratos certainly has a very distinct look, However, after an ad found online puts him next to a certain actor, fans believe that they have found the perfect casting should a live-action adaptation happen.
God of Waris a beloved action-adventure game series developed by Sony Santa Monica, with the games getting their start by looking at Greek mythology. The series originally debuted in 2005 and has spawned several sequels over multiple PlayStation consoles before finally being rebooted in 2018 to universal acclaim. The reboot changed the series' focus to Norse mythology and altered the series protagonist, Kratos, to become Viking-influenced. It’s a look that only a very particular actor would be able to pull off.
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An ad for a promotion offering a free six-month trial of Apple TV+ for PlayStation 5 owners has sparked imaginations online, as an actor with the same menacing physicality that Kratos is known for is shown. The ad, which has been posted on Reddit for discussion by Basic-Rope2553 and Gwunbleidd_1988, showcases American actor Jason Momoa scowling alongside Kratos with close-ups on their faces. The similar lighting and pose have enlightened fans that they do look remarkably similar, meaning that Mamoa could fit in aGod of Warfilm or TV show adaptation.
AlongsideGame of Thrones, Jason Momoa has starred in several big-name blockbusters likeJustice LeagueandAquaman. On top of those, he has also played the titular Conan in theConan the Barbarianreboot, a series that features the same sort of warfare that would lend itself well to aGod of Warrole. Unfortunately, Sony has recently debunked rumors that it’s working on aGod of Warmovie or TV adaptation.
While video game movies generally don’t have a great track record with poorly received films such asAlone in the Dark,Bloodrayne, andMax Paynebringing down the public opinion of what video game movies could be, there have been some reasonably solid efforts as well. Recently,Sonic the HedgehogandPokémon: Detective Pikachuhave shown that videogame movies can be perfectly watchable.Netflix’sThe Witcherserieswas also received well, earning itself a second season.
Now would be the perfect time to make aGod of Warmovie starring Momoa. The series has renewed vigor after the excellent release of the reboot, and the incoming sequelGod of War: Ragnarokis generating a lot of hype. Momoa also has a sequel of his own on the way,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, so both Momoa and theGod of Warfranchise are about as popular as they could hope to be at this point in time. Sony is working on several other game adaptations includingUncharted,Ghost of Tsushima, andThe Last of Us.If fans are lucky,God of Warmay soon get the same treatment.
God of War: Ragnarokis expected to release in 2022 for the PS4 and PS5.
