‘God of War’: Dave Bautista officially cast as Kratos, replacing Ryan Hurst in Prime Video series
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video's live-action 'God of War' series, replacing Ryan Hurst who departed due to injury. Production is set to resume in Vancouver this fall, with the series focusing on the older version of Kratos and his son Atreus.
Why it matters
The high-profile casting change highlights the logistical challenges and financial stakes involved in adapting major video game franchises for television.
Prime Video has found its new Ghost of Sparta. Bautista has closed a deal to play Kratos, the central character in Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television’s live-action adaptation of the God of War video game franchise. The casting follows weeks of reports that Bautista was being considered for the role.
Bautista takes over from Ryan Hurst , who was announced as Kratos in January and had already begun filming before suffering a torn bicep during production in June. The injury required surgery and was expected to keep Hurst away from filming for an extended period, prompting Amazon to pursue a replacement rather than wait for his recovery.
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