Dave Bautista in Talks to Join God of War TV Series as Kratos, Replacing Ryan Hurst
- Dave Bautista is in negotiations to star as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's 'God of War' series, co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Amazon and Sony decided to recast the lead role after original actor Ryan Hurst tore a bicep during a stunt in late June, requiring surgery and forcing production to pause.
- With a professional wrestling background, Bautista is well-suited for the physically demanding role and requires minimal preparation time. He maintains an existing relationship with Amazon MGM Studios and recently prepared for the 'Highlander' remake.
- The series follows Kratos and his ten-year-old son Atreus as they battle Norse gods under showrunner Ronald D. Moore. Actor Callum Vinson remains attached to play Atreus alongside the new lead.
- Production is scheduled to resume in Vancouver in mid-October for the two-season project. Bautista recently lent his voice to 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' and starred in 'The Wrecking Crew' earlier this year.
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‘God of War’ recast: Dave Bautista in talks for Kratos’ role after Ryan Hurst’s injury
In exciting news for gaming fans, Dave Bautista is rumored to be in discussions to portray Kratos in the God of War series, following an injury to Ryan Hurst that prompted a recasting. Bautista's robust physique and action credentials make him an ideal fit for the iconic role. Production was delayed but is now on track to restart, with Callum Vinson confirmed to play Atreus in the inaugural season.
Dave Bautista is profiled as the new interpreter of the Spartan warrior Kratos in the God of War series. According to the Deadline site, the Star Guardians of the Galaxy is in negotiations with Amazon MGM Studios to lead the adaptation to the small screen of the popular video game series. Bautista would replace Ryan Hurst, the original protagonist, who tore the biceps during the filming in June. The production took four months, but had to pause …
God of War TV Show Eyes Huge MCU Star as New Kratos
Photo Credit: Prime Video A popular MCU star may become Kratos in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming God of War TV show. The drama series will be based on the iconic blockbuster video game franchise, created by David Jaffe and developed by Santa Monica Studio. It now seems that Dave Bautista, famously known for playing Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise in the MCU, may appear as Kratos in the God of War TV show, according to Variety. Bauti…
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