'God of War' Actor Slams Amazon Series, HBO's 'Last of Us' for Excluding Original Video Game Writers: 'Drives Me Bonkers'

August 16, 2026 - 14:59

Christopher Judge, best known for voicing Kratos in the "God of War" video game series, has spoken out against the trend of TV adaptations excluding the original game writers. In a recent interview, Judge took aim at both the upcoming Amazon series based on "God of War" and HBO's "The Last of Us," saying the decision to sideline the people who crafted those stories "drives me bonkers."

Judge, who played Kratos across multiple installments of the acclaimed franchise, argued that the writers who built these worlds deserve a seat at the table when Hollywood adapts them. He pointed out that the emotional depth and narrative complexity of games like "God of War" and "The Last of Us" are what made them so popular in the first place. Removing the original voices, he suggested, often leads to a diluted version of the source material.

The actor's comments come as both Amazon and HBO move forward with their respective projects. While "The Last of Us" has received praise for its fidelity to the game, Judge's critique highlights a broader industry issue. He stressed that game writers are not just contributors but the architects of these universes, and their absence in the writers' room is a missed opportunity for authenticity. His remarks have sparked renewed debate among fans about how closely adaptations should stick to their source material.