Zangief Actor Olivier Richters Really Wants to Play Tyr in the Live Action God of War Show
We got the chance to chat with Olivier Richters on the Street Fighter red carpet, who told us that he would love to play Tyr in Prime Video’s live-action God of War series.
Olivier Richters, a towering figure at over seven feet tall and weighing more than 350 pounds, expressed his enthusiasm for playing the character Tyr in Prime Video's live-action God of War series. With his impressive size, it's no surprise that he was cast as Zangief in the Street Fighter movie. Richters' talent for the role was evident, as he secured two callbacks for the audition process before being replaced by Dave Bautista, who was chosen as Kratos after sustaining a serious injury.
Richters expressed his admiration for Bautista's choice and stated that, hypothetically, he would have loved to play Tyr. He has been open about his interest in auditioning for the role, even mentioning it on his Instagram in February. While the likelihood of him playing Tyr in the show remains unclear, Richters is currently focused on his role as Zangief in the new Street Fighter movie and training to become the ultimate Zangief.
He remains dedicated to the fighting game community and looks forward to potential future opportunities, such as a potential appearance in the second Street Fighter movie or a major gaming event like Evo 2027.
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