Ronald Moore’s God of War Could Replace Outlander With a Norse Epic in 2027
Moore’s Next Fantasy Project
Ronald D. Moore spent almost 12 years working on Outlander, which has now ended. His next series, God of War, adapts the video game franchise and shifts from Outlander’s historical setting to Norse mythology.
The show is expected to arrive on Prime Video in 2027, though its premiere timing has not been confirmed. Moore is its main developer, executive producer and showrunner.
Kratos Begins A Journey
Dave Bautista plays Kratos, a mythological hero whose story begins after the death of Faye, also known as Laufey the Just. Faye was the mother of Atreus, and her death sets the father and son on a journey.
They aim to reach the highest mountain in any known land, traveling through Midgard in the Norse realm. The video game character’s wider story draws on both Greek and Norse mythology.
Family And Mythology At Scale
God of War shares with Outlander a focus on family relationships and expansive world-building drawn from extensive source material. Both series also combine gritty realism with fantastical elements, though God of War is rooted in ancient mythology rather than 17th-century Scotland.
The adaptation is expected to have fewer, shorter seasons than Outlander, while presenting a larger, more cinematic world. Its mythological setting calls for substantial visual effects.
Bautista Leads The Cast
Bautista was cast as Kratos after Ryan Hurst, the original lead choice, suffered an on-set injury. Teresa Palmer and Ed Skrein are also part of the supporting cast, and early images point to a visually naturalistic approach.
The production’s scale and cast have helped raise expectations for the series. It is shaping up as one of the larger fantasy releases of the 2020s, though its release date remains unconfirmed.
Key points
- God of War is expected to premiere on Prime Video in 2027.
- Ronald D. Moore is the series’ main developer, executive producer and showrunner.
- Dave Bautista plays Kratos, who journeys with his son Atreus after Faye’s death.
- Teresa Palmer and Ed Skrein are among the supporting cast.