Vincent D’Onofrio defends Deborah Ann Woll amid God of War backlash

Actor Vincent D’Onofrio has publicly defended Deborah Ann Woll following online harassment regarding her role in the upcoming video game, ‘God of War Laufey’. The backlash, which has circulated on social media platforms like X, has targeted the character design of Laufey—the wife of Kratos—and criticized Santa Monica Studio for armor sets that some users claim lack sufficient female sensuality.

D’Onofrio, who previously worked with Woll on the ‘Daredevil’ series, responded to critics by praising Woll’s talent, intelligence, and kindness. He expressed his personal excitement for the title, noting that he looks forward to playing the game with his son when it launches on February 16, 2027.

This controversy is part of a broader trend of online criticism directed at female protagonists in modern gaming. Woll previously addressed similar scrutiny at Florida Supercon, stating she felt ‘totally unbothered’ by the comments and remained confident in the quality of the project.