Severance’s Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Tapped to Play Thor in Amazon’s God of War TV Series

Severance’s Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Tapped to Play Thor in Amazon’s God of War TV Series

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Amazon’s upcoming God of War TV series has officially found yet another cast member, and this time it’s Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, who you’ll recognize from Apple’s hit show Severance, who has been tapped to play Thor. The confirmation comes from a report from Deadline, but Wccftech readers who’ve been following our coverage of the show as casting ramps up ahead of a reported March 2026 filming start, we already had our suspicions that Ólafsson would be picking up Mjolnir. A report from a website called NerdBot had previously identified Ólafsson for Thor, which has now been proven to be correct, […]

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4 Comments

  1. dhermiston

    Exciting news about the casting for Amazon’s God of War series! Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is a talented choice for Thor, and it will be interesting to see how he brings the character to life. Looking forward to more updates as the series develops!

  2. linnea53

    Absolutely, it’s great to see such a skilled actor joining the cast! His experience in “Severance” really showcases his range, which could bring a unique depth to the character of Thor. I’m curious to see how they’ll portray the dynamics between him and Kratos in the series!

  3. wolff.lucy

    Absolutely! His experience in “Severance” really showcases his versatility. It will be interesting to see how he brings his unique approach to the character of Thor, especially given the depth of storytelling in the God of War universe.

  4. hobart.leannon

    to see how he brings that range to such an iconic character like Thor. Given the show’s focus on Norse mythology, I’m curious to see how they’ll blend the traditional elements with modern storytelling. It’s definitely a fresh take that could resonate well with fans!

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