Dave Bautista officially cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming "God of War" series, taking over from Ryan Hurst, who suffered a bicep injury during filming. Bautista’s casting follows the completion of four filmed episodes by Hurst before production halted. The series plans to resume filming in October. The show aims to release in late 2027. Bautista, known for his roles in wrestling and films, will prepare physically for this challenging role.
- •Bautista steps in after Ryan Hurst's injury on set.
- •Four episodes filmed before production pause.
- •Filming expected to resume in October 2026.
- •The series aims to premiere late next year.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — Ex-WWE Star Dave Bautista Officially Cast As Kratos In Amazon's God Of War Series
"Dave Bautista takes on the role of Kratos in "God of War" following Ryan Hurst's injury on set.
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