Odin holds himself with a sense of power, this may be Kratos’s house but the second Odin walked in he took control. But Schiff demands respect in these interactions, wielding his words as expertly as Kratos does the Leviathan Axe.
The first discussion he has with Kratos begins with him offering peace, Kratos is portrayed as an emotionally unstable person in this conversation. Rather than the simple path of creating an Odin that is larger than life, violent, and menacing, Schiff’s Odin seems like a reasonable man. This background is what makes his portrayal of Odin so unique. Schiff is a master at this, and one of the highlights of the show. Sorkin’s dialogue bears the weight of The West Wing, often communicating unseen power dynamics at play. In the minds of many Schiff is and always will be Toby Zeigler, the White House Communications Director on Aaron Sorkin’s The West Wing. He took the role at the urging of his son. Schiff is a well-established film and television actor, who admittedly knows nothing about God of War.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images Subverting expectation West Wing actor Richard Schiff creates a surprising and stunning portrayal of Odin. This portrayal of Odin is unconventional but succeeds thanks to the strength of the performer responsible - Richard Schiff. Odin is a leader who adheres to the mentality of “speak softly and carry a big stick.” This calm demeanor hides a storm underneath. Yet, Odin is able to quickly demonstrate that he is all the rumors have made him out to be - and that he is in control of every situation. The god we’ve heard about and the god we see before us do not appear to be the same person. So, when Odin appears as a normal-looking old man and strolls into Kratos’s home offering a tankard of mead early on in Ragnarok, something feels off. Odin becomes more like the shark from Jaws, instilling fear in the player by showing the real terror he has instilled in the residents of the world you move through.Īll of this anticipation has been building within fans for four long years, as they waited to see this god with their own eyes. One that is incredibly dangerous to cross in any way. A portrait of Odin begins to form in the player’s mind - a portrait of a ferocious and uncaring god. His legend is built up by the stories of other characters. Instead, he is a specter that haunts Kratos and Atreus. However, the All-Father of the Norse world was not seen or heard in the entirety of God of War (2018). Odin looms larger than life in the mind of the player thanks to the way other characters in the world talk about him in fear.
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