‘Chucky’ actor Callum Vinson joins ‘God of War’ ensemble

Feb. 10 (UPI) — Chucky, The Night Agent and Long Bright River actor Callum Vinson has joined the ensemble of Prime Video’s upcoming video-game-adaptation, God of War.

Callum will play Atreus, the 10-year old son of Kratos, who “grew up in a remote forest cabin, isolated from the rest of the world and raised almost entirely by his mother Faye,” according to a synopsis from the streaming service.

“He is an accomplished archer, has an affinity for animals and is intensely curious about what lies beyond the confines of his forest home. After his mother’s death, Atreus is left with a cold, distant father who he barely knows and who knows little about him in return. Nonetheless, Atreus yearns for his father’s approval and is desperate to prove he is strong enough to survive in a harsh and dangerous world.”

The cast will include Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Max Parker as Heimdall, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, and Danny Woodburn as Brok.

Pre-production is already underway in Vancouver on the series, which has been given a two-season order.

Vinson was also recently cast in the Friday the 13th prequel, Crystal Lake.