After seeingAlan RitchsoninReacher, it is hard not to believe that he would be the perfect casting choice for Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of a 94% Metacritic video game. In recent years, Alan Ritchson has risen in the ranks to become one of the most recognizable figures in Hollywood.
The actor also seems to have many intriguing movie and television roles lined up, which will likely further boost his reputation as a compelling leading man. He is also set to reprise his role as Jack Reacher in bothReacherseason 4and the upcomingNeagleyspin-off show.
Considering his growing fame and line of work from recent years,he comes off as the perfect fit for an iconic video game character. He not only seems to have the physicality to portray the role but has also developed the right acting chops to capture him on the small screen in Amazon’s upcoming adaptation.
After Reacher, Alan Ritchson Could Perfectly Embody Kratos In The God Of War Live-Action Show
Prime Video Has Yet To Cast An Actor For The Role
A TV adaptation of the 2018God of Wargame is in the works on Amazon Prime Video. Since the show is still in the early stages of development, not a lot has been revealed about it. However, as its showrunner, Ron Moore, has confirmed,he and the writers are already penning the scripts for two seasons.
No official casting announcements for the series' main character, Kratos, have been made so far. However, after watching Reacher, one can visualize Alan Ritchson as the demigod character. Considering how the actor is already the frontrunner for one of Prime Video’s most valuable IPs, it would be surprising if he also showed up asGod of War’s lead.
Given how Kratos is supposed to have a massive stature according to the game’s lore and is also extremely muscle-bound,Ritchson seems to physically have what it takes to play the role. Witheach newReacherseason, Ritchson has also significantly improved in terms of showing emotional range, making him more than a one-dimensional action hero.
Similar to Jack Reacher, Kratos is also more of an anti-hero than a clean-cut, morally righteous protagonist. Owing to this, Ritchson’s experience of playing Reacher in the Prime Video series will also come in handy if he gets to portray a similarly flawed and stoic character.
God Of War Could Give Alan Ritchson Another Major TV Franchise After Reacher
Reacher Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon, But The Actor Deserves To Be In More Big Franchises
Alan Ritchson’s movie career has not taken off yet, but he has been eyeing the role of Batman for quite some time. While only time will tell if he will land his dream role and get to don the DC superhero’s cape on the big screen, it seems like he would be a better fit forKratos in theGod of Warshow.
Ritchson seems to have the brooding intensity and charisma to pull off both Kratos and Batman.
If he gets cast as Kratos, he would have two major television franchises under his belt, potentially cementing his place as one of the most bankable stars on the small screen. Ritchson seems to have the brooding intensity and charisma to pull off both Kratos and Batman. However, considering Kratos' status as an anti-hero, portraying him afterReacherwouldallow Ritchson to display more versatility as an actor.
Reacher
Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a former military police investigator, as he navigates civilian life. Without a phone and carrying minimal belongings, Reacher drifts across the country, experiencing the nation he once served, and encounters intriguing challenges along the way.
God of War
Adapted from the PlayStation video game franchise, God of War is an action-adventure drama series in development under Amazon. The series will center on series protagonist Kratos, but no other information on the series has been divulged.
