To the fans, it was utterly painful to hear that God of War Ragnarok got delayed. But there’s one person who truly experienced the agony of it: Christopher Judge. The actor – who voices Kratos and does all of his mocap – has stepped forward today to admit that it was he who caused the delay. It was not because of bad scheduling or “I’m not feeling like it today”. If only he had that option. The true reason is extensive surgery on his back, hips, and knee. I guess it’s the price he pays for carrying the burden of being Kratos, swinging Leviathan axes and Chains of Olympus as if it were nothing
To many, Christopher Judge is the textbook example of a humble celebrity. There’s practically nobody that resents him, hates him, or speaks ill of him. A recent series of tweets totally amplifies this consensus. In a heartfelt and open message to the fans, Judge explains why God of War Ragnarok got pushed back and how he is the one and only reason for it.
💯 in my feels right now. I need to be forthcoming. This has been approved by no one. To the beloved fandom, Ragnarok was delayed because of me. August 2019, I couldn’t walk. Had to have back surgery, both hips replaced, and, knee surgery. They waited for me too rehab…
Cont…— Christopher Judge (@iamchrisjudge) September 30, 2021
No threats, no ,” who do you think you are?” Nothing but love and support. And @SonySantaMonica has never said a word about the delay, and what caused it. Studios are assholes, but this company from top to bottom, should give us hope. What they did for the crew is way more…
— Christopher Judge (@iamchrisjudge) September 30, 2021
That I can’t talk about, but I’ve said to all involved, it’s not he classiest thing that ive EVER heard about in this business. Everyone involved in the GofW franchise puts their hearts and souls in every frame you see. I want thank everyone that’s has allowed me to play…
— Christopher Judge (@iamchrisjudge) September 30, 2021
And laugh, and love, and cry, without judgement, but with unconditional support and love, in this thing of ALL OF OURS ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Christopher Judge (@iamchrisjudge) September 30, 2021
Goddamn, Chris… that’s one helluva story you got there. It kinda makes me feel better about the business though. Especially since the news has been dominated by studios who haven’t been that nice to employees. So let’s give credit where credit is due:
Santa Monica Studios, y’all are fine people!
