Australian actress Teresa Palmer has reportedly been cast as the Norse goddess Sif in Prime Video's upcoming God of War TV adaptation. This follows the announcement of Ryan Hurst as Kratos, suggesting an expansion of the Norse mythology from the video games. The series, ordered for two seasons, adapts the 2018 game and its sequel.
The casting news for Teresa Palmer comes from Deadline, which reports her role as Sif, the wife of Thor and a member of the Aesir pantheon, though no official confirmation has been made. In the God of War video games, Sif is mentioned only briefly in the 2018 title and its 2022 sequel, Ragnarök, both serving as primary source material for the series. Her inclusion hints at a deeper exploration of the gods' relationships beyond the games' narrative.
Palmer, an accomplished Australian actress, brings experience from both film and television. She received an AACTA Award nomination for her lead role in the 2006 drama 2:37 and another for supporting work in Mel Gibson's 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge. Her TV credits include starring as Diana Bishop in the fantasy series A Discovery of Witches and Freya Heywood in The Clearing, the latter earning her an AACTA nomination for best lead actress in a drama.
This casting builds on recent developments, including Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios confirming Ryan Hurst as Kratos. Hurst previously voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, earning a BAFTA nomination. The series, directed by Frederick E.O. Toye and showrun by Ronald D. Moore, focuses on the Norse saga. Its logline describes how "Father and son Kratos and Atreus embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human."
Pre-production is underway, with Amazon ordering two seasons, potentially covering events from Ragnarök in the second. No release date has been announced.
