‘God of War’ Creator Calls TV Series First Look So Dumb and Terrible: “Kratos Looks Like Hes Shitting in the Woods”
Fans of the iconic ‘God of War’ video game series lit up with excitement last week. Amazon Prime Video shared the first official image from their upcoming adaptation. It features the brutal Spartan warrior Kratos standing in a misty forest alongside his young son Atreus. The reveal came just days ago on February 27. Many gamers eagerly dissected every detail right away.
David Jaffe sparked a firestorm with his unfiltered response. As the original creator behind the ‘God of War’ franchise he knows Kratos better than anyone. In a candid YouTube video posted over the weekend Jaffe tore into the promotional photo. He called it so bad in countless ways. Everyone involved might be working hard yet this image struck him as downright foolish.
Jaffe held nothing back about the visuals. The pose and facial expression on Kratos screamed stupidity to him. It did not capture the characters fierce essence at all. He pointed out that Ryan Hurst playing Kratos does not need to match the game model perfectly. Still this particular shot failed miserably.
Picture Kratos mid squat with a strained look that suggests something wildly undignified. Jaffe nailed it by saying the hero appears to be shitting in the woods. Why launch the series with such an awkward introduction. Fans seeing Kratos for the first time on TV might scratch their heads in confusion. The father son dynamic takes center stage here yet the execution fell flat.
Jaffe balanced his roast with genuine praise. Showrunner Ron Moore earns his respect as a powerhouse talent. Moore helmed hits like ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Outlander’ proving his chops time and again. Jaffe feels certain the final series will deliver quality. A lousy promo pic does not doom the whole project.
The cast lineup adds serious star power to the mix. Hurst embodies Kratos raw intensity while Callum Vinson steps into Atreus shoes as the clever boy navigating a harsh Norse world. Ólafur Darri Ólafsson brings Thor thundering to life. Mandy Patinkin commands as the cunning Odin. Alastair Duncan voices Mimir the wise disembodied head.
Veteran actors fill out the gods and dwarves too. Ed Skrein tackles the relentless Baldur. Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka portray the banter filled brothers Brok and Sindri. Max Parker slips into Heimdalls sly role. This ensemble promises epic clashes drawn straight from the games lore.
Jaffes history with ‘God of War’ lends weight to his words. He directed the 2005 PlayStation hit that launched Kratos brutal saga. The series evolved through Greek myths then shifted to Norse realms in later entries. That 2018 reboot emphasized Kratos growth as a father. Amazon aims to capture that emotional depth on screen.
Reactions poured in across social media after Jaffes video dropped. Some fans nodded along with his brutal honesty. Others defended the image as a deliberate soft focus on family bonds. Debates rage over whether it teases the shows grounded tone. Jaffe himself admits disinterest in the Norse arc personally.
Prime Video keeps details scarce for now. No release date has surfaced yet. Production buzz suggests big budgets for sprawling battles and mythical beasts. Jaffes critique highlights the high stakes involved. Gamers demand visuals that honor the source material.
The team behind this adaptation faces intense scrutiny. Jaffes video clocks in at full throttle urging better choices next time. His faith in Moore keeps optimism alive amid the shade. Expect more teases soon to win over skeptics. This could shape up as a landmark game to screen leap.
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