Ed Skrein joins ‘God of War’ as Baldur, actor intensifes epic Norse saga with formidable new villain

Ed Skrein has been cast as Baldur in the live-action ‘God of War’ series, joining a stellar ensemble. The adaptation, drawing from the 2018 game and ‘Ragnarök’, follows Kratos and Atreus’s quest. Skrein’s casting as the rage-fueled, sensation-seeking Norse god amplifies the anticipation for the brutal action and family themes.