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Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey, as Ronald D. Moore, a seasoned writer and showrunner known for his work on “Star Trek” and “Battlestar Galactica,” steps up to helm the new Sony TV/Amazon MGM Studios’ Prime Video series “God of War,” according to Deadline. This news is particularly exciting for fans of the eponymous video game franchise. The upcoming series is set to be based on the 2018 reboot of the game, which is steeped in Norse mythology, unlike the original series (2005-2013) based on Greek mythology.
However, Greek mythology isn’t entirely discarded. The 2018 game features the same protagonist, Kratos, who we last saw 150 years after 2010’s “God of War III.” The TV series may closely follow Kratos’s backstory, including his mission of vengeance against the Greek gods. Moore’s extensive experience in weaving elements of Earth mythology into his past works, such as “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “Battlestar Galactica,” makes him an ideal choice for this project. The father-son theme common to “BSG” and “GoW” might hint at the direction Moore will take with “God of War.” This exciting news follows Moore’s recent collaboration with Sony Pictures Television, where he developed two hit series: “Outlander” and “For All Mankind,” both of which have spinoffs in the pipeline.
What will be the focus of God of War – action or drama?
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As of now, the direction Moore will take with the “God of War” series remains unclear. Known for his expertise in adapting sci-fi/fantasy material, as seen in “Trek,” “Battlestar,” “Outlander,” and the anthology “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams,” Moore could focus on the game’s history of hack-n-slash gameplay if “God of War” were a feature. The 2018 “God of War” game, while still an action game with RPG elements, tells a more emotional and introspective father-son story. This duality may have led to the departure of the original creative team of showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus. Moore’s work generally leans more towards thoughtful, character-driven narratives than big action setpieces, suggesting a potential shift in the series’ direction.
However, Sony/Amazon may be keen to set this series apart from another action-packed Netflix series in the pipeline: Michael Bay’s “Barbaric.” Even if Moore and his team aim to infuse their “God of War” with more depth than Bay’s show, it’s safe to say that they will retain some of the game’s intense battles. This change in focus could align the show with another acclaimed video game adaptation, HBO Max’s “The Last of Us,” known for its depth. Regardless of the direction Moore and his team take, the showrunner is a reliable bet for small-screen success. Much like Kratos, Moore is a master strategist. We eagerly await to see if he replicates his success with “God of War” on Prime Video in the near future.
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