Christopher Judge Slams God of War TV Series Showrunners For Not Hiring Writers of the Games
Kratos actor Christopher Judge has a bit of a bone to pick with adaptations of video games, particularly when they don't involve the people who created the games.
Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the God of War TV series, has criticized the showrunners for not hiring writers from the original video game franchise. Speaking at a FanExpo panel, the actor expressed disappointment that the cast and creatives from the games were not involved in the adaptation, particularly when the stories remain largely unchanged.
Judge was particularly baffled by the decision not to use the writers behind the games, such as those involved with The Last of Us. He questioned why they wouldn't utilize the same talented individuals who have been deeply immersed in the world of the games for 20 years. Although executive producer Cory Barlog and PlayStation boss Hermen Hulst are attached to the project, it remains uncertain how much involvement they have in the creative process.
The show's first two seasons were originally developed by The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann, who served as a showrunner, writer, and director. Sony Santa Monica is also developing remakes of the original God of War trilogy, with original Kratos actor TC Carson returning to his role.
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