Dave Bautista Cast as Kratos in 'God of War' Series
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Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in the upcoming TV series based on the God of War video game franchise. The project is a co production between Amazon Prime Video and Sony. According to reports, Bautista replaces original actor Ryan Hurst, who was cast in January 2026 but suffered a torn bicep during a stunt in late June. This injury necessitated a recast to avoid delaying production into 2027. All scenes featuring Hurst will be reshot, and some reports indicate the show may start from scratch without using original footage.
Bautista, a former professional wrestler, will star opposite Callum Vinson, who plays Kratos' son, Atreus. Other cast members include Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, and Sonya Walger as Freya. The series is being developed by writer and showrunner Ronald D. Moore, with the first two episodes directed by Frederick E.O. Toye. The plot will follow the two most recent games, focusing on Kratos and Atreus as they journey to spread the ashes of Faye while navigating their relationship and battling Norse gods.
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