Christopher Judge respectfully explained his approach to the role of Kratos, discussed speculation about the future of the God of War series, and the character’s voice change.
Known from the “God of War” series Christopher Judgethe original Kratos of the series T. C. CarsonHe explained that he refused to take on the role of a younger Kratos out of respect for him. This decision was considered a great sign of respect by fans of the series.
Voice Change and New Face of God of War with Christopher Judge
The voice of PlayStation’s iconic character Kratos was done by TC Carson until the “God of War” game in 2018. Subsequently, Christopher Judge, whom we know from the “Stargate SG-1” series, took on this task in Scandinavian-themed games. Wondering why Kratos’ original voice was changed?
A recent review for Streamily during broadcast (The conversation about Young Kratos takes place between 27:05 and 29:45) Christopher Judge touched on whether he would consider voicing the Kratos that players know from old games. Christopher Judge clearly stated that he refused to voice the young Kratos character we know from previous games. Expressing his deep respect for TC Carson, Judge expressed his feelings by saying, “I love this man so much that it would be very inconsiderate.”
Future Projects and the Fate of the Kratos Role
Speculation has it that Christopher Judge could return to the role of Kratos in projects such as a “God of War” trilogy reboot or a new TV show. However, it is still unclear whether Judge will reprise the character or under what circumstances he might do so.