Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Mandy Patinkin Cast as Odin in God of War
Mandy Patinkin, a famous actor known for his roles in Homeland and The Princess Bride, has been chosen to play Odin in a new TV show called God of War.
This show is based on a popular video game and will be available on Prime Video.
Odin is a powerful and tricky god who tries to stop a big disaster called Ragnarök.
The story follows Kratos, a god who is also a father, and his son Atreus as they go on an adventure.
Other actors like Ryan Hurst, Teresa Palmer, Max Parker, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson are also part of the show.
The show is being made by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, and it has been ordered for two seasons.
The first two episodes will be directed by Frederick E.O. Toye.
Mandy Patinkin has been cast as Odin in Prime Video's God of War TV adaptation.
Odin is a powerful and manipulative god who seeks to prevent Ragnarök.
The show follows Kratos and his son Atreus on a journey to spread their family's ashes.
Other cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Teresa Palmer as Phoebe/Sif, Max Parker as Heimdall, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor.
God of War has been ordered for two seasons and is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Who
- Mandy Patinkin, Ryan Hurst, Teresa Palmer, Max Parker, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- What
- Mandy Patinkin cast as Odin in the TV adaptation of God of War
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Prime Video
- Why
- To adapt the PlayStation video game into a TV series
- Actor
- Mandy Patinkin
- Role
- Odin, the All-Father
- Production Company
- Prime Video, Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios
- Showrunner
- Ronald D. Moore
- Release Platform
- Prime Video
- Other Cast Members
- Ryan Hurst (Kratos), Teresa Palmer (Phoebe/Sif), Max Parker (Heimdall), Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Thor)
- Director of First Two Episodes
- Frederick E.O. Toye