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Amazon's God of War show brings in Dave Bautista as its new Kratos
In a notable casting change, Dave Bautista will take on the role of Kratos in Amazon's Prime Video adaptation of the critically acclaimed video game, God of War. After Ryan Hurst suffered a serious injury on set that required surgery, the production decided to recast rather than delay the project. Bautista, who has long been a fan-favorite choice for the character, joins a production that has already secured a two-season order with Ronald D. Moore leading as showrunner. While this shift is unfortunate for Hurst, who will be missed in the role, many fans are excited to see Bautista bring his unique take on the iconic character.
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Published 20 Aug 2026, 23:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Dave Bautista will replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series.
- Ryan Hurst was injured on set, prompting the recasting decision.
- The show has a confirmed two-season order.
- Ronald D. Moore is attached as writer and showrunner.
- Bautista has been a favored choice among fans for the role.
Interesting facts
- The series was already far into production when Hurst was injured.
- The initial production included a teaser featuring Hurst as Kratos.
- Bautista's casting has generated a positive reaction from fans.