Sonya Walger (For All Mankind) has been cast as Freya in Prime Video‘s God of War, its upcoming TV adaptation of PlayStation’s ancient mythology-themed video game, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.

Freya, a critical character in the God of War franchise, is a Vanir goddess and princess who practices powerful, ancient magic. She is also Odin’s ex-wife and the former Queen of the Valkyries in Asgard, a title bestowed upon her on her marriage day. She is strong, insightful, and filled with regrets. When Freya’s unhappy marriage to Odin ended with her being exiled, she was cut off from her family, as well as her native land, Vanaheim. Freya has lived alone in Midgard for a century, a recluse in a hidden glade, feared by humans, and often referred to as the Witch of the Woods.

God of War follows father and son Kratos (Ryan Hurst) and Atreus  (Callum Vinson) as they 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. 

The series, which has received a two-season order, hails from writer, showrunner and executive producer Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, For All Mankind). Production is underway in Vancouver.

In addition to Hurst and Vinson, previously announced cast includes Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, Danny Woodburn as Brok, Louis Cunningham as Modi, Ben Chapple as Magni, Evelyn Miller as Gna, and Island Austin as Thrud.

Moore serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Also executive producing are Maril Davis, Cory Barlog, Naren Shankar, Matthew Graham, Asad Qizilbash, Jeff Ketcham, Hermen Hulst, Roy Lee, and Brad Van Arragon. Joe Menosky, Marc Bernardin, Tania Lotia, and Ben McGinnis serve as co-executive producers. Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun, The Boys, Fallout) has signed on to direct the first two episodes.

God of War is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions. 

Walger portrayed Molly Cobb on the first three seasons of For All Mankind. Her additional credits include the recurring role of Penny on Lost. She most recently appeared on film in Jing Ai Ng’s indie Forge. Walger also is the author of novel Wifehouse, which comes out on April 7. She’s repped by Gersh & Authentic Talent and Literary Management.