Alastair Duncan has signed on to play Mimir in Prime Video’s God of War from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Alastair also played Mimir in the video games God of War and God of War Ragnarök.
Mimir is a cheery fellow from Celtic lands with an expansive intellect, a quick wit and a good head on his shoulders. Never at a loss for words, Mimir is the self-described “Smartest Man in the World”. He served as an advisor to Odin the All-Father, who ultimately banished Mimir to confinement in the trunk of a tree, forever cut off from the people he loves and anything that could nourish his mind. In the wake of his banishment, Mimir seeks atonement for the terrible deeds he committed in the All-Father’s name.
In 1983 Alastair Duncan made his television debut, starring in the Scottish Television series Taggart. He left the show after the first five seasons and appeared in many classic British series, including the Hound of the Baskervilles with Jeremy Brett and Poirot with David Suchet. In 1992, he starred opposite Rutger Hauer in the darkly atmospheric British sci-fi cult classic Split Second, playing Det. Dick Durkin. Since moving to Los Angeles in 1994 he has starred in the movies The Fifth Day, Dead Man’s Walk, Trick of the Eye, Sleeping With Strangers, Tower of Terror and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo as well as guest starring in many television series. In the early 2000s he segued into voice acting, playing Alfred in 5 seasons of the animated series The Batman and 8 subsequent Batman films and video games. Most recently he starred in the Lord of the Rings video games Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War, as Celebrimbor, the creator of the rings of power and as Mimir, the smartest man alive in God of War and God of War: Ragnarok.
Additionally, Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka have been cast as brothers Brok and Sindri respectively. They will appear alongside previously announced cast members Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor and Mandy Patinkin as Odin. Duncan and Hurst are both alums of the “God of War” games, though Hurst voiced Thor rather than Kratos.
Sindri is a renowned dwarven blacksmith whose incredible weaponry is sought after across the realms. Neurotic, helpful, and extremely germaphobic, Sindri is the complete opposite of his cranky, foul-mouthed brother and business partner, Brok.
The series will pick up with the story of the two most recent “God of War” games, in which Kratos must raise his ten-year old son Atreus while battling god of the Norse pantheon. Per the logline, “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.”
God of War has received a two-season order at Amazon, with pre-production now underway in Vancouver. Ronald D. Moore is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner on “God of War” under his Tall Ship Productions banner.
Woodburn is perhaps best known for his time playing Mickey Abbott in the seminal sitcom “Seinfeld.” His recent credits include shows like “The Witcher,” “Billions,” “Willow,” and “Bookie.” He has also been in films including “Jingle All the Way,” “Death to Smoochy,” and “Watchmen.”
Gulka previously appeared as Gibson Praise on “The X-Files” and as Charlie in “Stargate-SG1.” Recent credits include “Laid,” “Van Helsing,” “The Magicians,” and “The Irrational.”
Danny Woodburn has signed on to play Brok, the legendary dwarven blacksmith who was alienated from his community when he helped build a super-weapon. He is brash, irreverent, and gruff – the complete opposite of his uptight brother and fellow blacksmith, Sindri, with whom he has a contentious relationship. Gamers will know Brok as the beloved weapons dealer with an unrivaled artistry for creative, foul-mouthed curses.
Danny’s most recent credits include being a series regular on the final two seasons of “The Witcher” on Netflix and a recurring role on “Bookie” for HBO Max.
Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes of “God of War.” Maril Davis of Tall Ship also executive produces alongside 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 on the series. The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions. Tall Ship is under an overall deal at Sony TV.
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