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Dave Bautista replaces injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos for two-season God of War series

Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s adaptation of God of War, stepping in after original actor Ryan Hurst left the role due to a bicep tear sustained during filming. Bautista is set to play Kratos across two planned seasons and brings both a WWE background and established screen acting experience to the part. The change matters because the role demands significant physical presence, and Bautista is expected to bulk up and has a record of committed preparation for roles.

• Dave Bautista takes over the role of Kratos after Ryan Hurst suffered a bicep tear during filming and exited the production.
• Bautista is contracted to play Kratos across two planned seasons of Prime Video’s God of War series.
• Bautista previously performed in WWE under the ring name Batista and has acting credits including Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy.
• Producers and observers expect Bautista to bulk up for the role, citing his maintained fitness and history of preparing physically for major roles.