Amazon’s God of War Series Gets Shogun Director, Second Season Greenlit

Insider Gaming
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:33:48 +0000

Amazon Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War has appointed Frederick E.O. Toye, known for his Emmy-winning work on Shogun, to direct the first two episodes. The series has already been renewed for a second season, with pre-production and casting currently underway. The adaptation is expected to cover both God of War and God of War: Ragnarok, with potential casting for Kratos and Atreus anticipated soon.

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