Draft:God of War (upcoming TV series)

God of War
Genre
Created byRonald D. Moore
Based onGod of War
by Santa Monica Studio
ShowrunnerRonald D. Moore
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

God of War is an upcoming American fantasy drama television series. Based on the video game franchise developed by Santa Monica Studio, it is set to air on Amazon Prime Video. Ronald D. Moore serves as the showrunner.

Development by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios and PlayStation Productions began in March 2022 with a full season being ordered by Amazon in May 2022.

Production

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Development

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In March 2022, Deadline reported that a live action television series was in negotiations with Amazon Prime Video by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby.[1] On May 2022, the series was officially announced and by December, Amazon greenlit the series.[2][3] Santa Monica Studios studio creative director Cory Barlog serves as executive producer.[4] In April 2023, PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash stated that the "same care and formula" that was done with The Last of Us, will be applied to God of War.[5] In October 2024, Ronald D. Moore was hired as the showrunner.[6]

Writing

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By January 2024, writing was underway on the series.[7]

Release

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God of War is scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2022). "'God of War' TV Series Adaptation Eyed By Prime Video". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Dinsdale, Ryan (May 26, 2022). "Sony Announces 'Horizon' Series for Netflix, 'God of War' Series for Amazon, and a Gran Turismo Show". IGN. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  3. ^ Maas, Jennifer (December 14, 2022). "'God of War' Live-Action TV Series Ordered at Amazon". Variety. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Porter, Rick (December 14, 2022). "'God of War' TV Series a Go at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Onder, Cade (April 21, 2023). "'God of War' and 'Horizon' TV Producer Claims Shows Will Be Similar to The Last of Us". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 22, 2024). "'God Of War': Ronald D. Moore Boards Amazon Series As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Barnhardt, Adam (January 8, 2024). "Sony Shows Gravity Rush Movie, Updates on God of War and Horizon Shows". IGN. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
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