God of War TV Series' Creative Team Undergoes Overhaul

The highly anticipated God of War live-action TV series is undergoing a significant creative restructuring. Several key producers have departed, leading to a complete reboot of the project. This article details the departures and outlines Sony and Amazon's revised plans.

God of War TV Series: A Creative Reset

Production Continues, Not Cancelled

Recent reports confirm that showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus have exited the God of War adaptation. Despite having completed multiple scripts, Sony and Amazon have opted for a different creative vision.

Key figures remaining attached include executive producer Cory Barlog (Santa Monica Studio Creative Director), along with Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan (PlayStation Productions), Roy Lee (Vertigo), and Yumi Yang (Santa Monica Studio). The project is not cancelled; instead, Amazon and Sony will seek a new showrunner, producers, and writers to redefine the series' direction.

The Road Ahead: Despite Setbacks

Initially announced on a PlayStation podcast in 2022, following the success of the 2018 God of War reboot, the Amazon and Sony collaboration reflects Sony's broader strategy to adapt its popular video game franchises. This initiative, launched with the creation of PlayStation Productions in 2019, has already yielded several projects.

Successful adaptations include Naughty Dog's Uncharted (2022) and the critically acclaimed The Last of Us (2023), with a second season slated for 2025. Other releases include the Gran Turismo film (2023) and the Twisted Metal TV series (2024). Furthermore, several projects are in development, including Gravity Rush, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, and the upcoming Until Dawn film (April 25, 2025). A Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is also underway.