Spoilers ahead for God of War and God of War Ragnarok.
Though God of War fans are still waiting with bated breath to find out who will be playing Kratos and his son, Atreus, they may now know who will be playing some of his adversaries. According to insider Daniel Richtman, known for sharing scoops on the MCU, DCU, and other areas of nerd culture, God of War’s Baldur and Thor may be played by Max Parker and Olafur Darri Olafsson.
Max Parker has appeared in numerous television shows, including Doctor Who and Boots, as well as films like Vampire Academy. Boots was the breakout role for the 33-year-old actor, who certainly has the right vibe for Baldur. Facially, there are some clear similarities between the Englishman and Santa Monica’s interpretation of Odin’s unfeeling son, and he’s in excellent physical shape — something that should help guarantee that his inevitable battle with Kratos comes close to the magical boss encounter from the opening hours of God of War 2018.
As for Thor’s rumored actor, Olafur Darri Olafsson shined in the critically acclaimed series Severance, and he’s also won awards for his roles in The Deep and The Minister. The 52-year-old boasts impressive facial hair like Thor Odinson, with the reddish shade also matching the game’s take on the Mjolnir-wielding god. He’s also 6-foot-2 with a similar build to the in-game Thor, which, combined with his acting pedigree, essentially guarantees that he’s a perfect pick for the character.
