Dave Bautista reportedly 'in talks' to take over the role of Kratos in Amazon's God of War series
Ryan Hurst had to leave the show after a severe on-set injury.
Recent reports suggest that Dave Bautista is in discussions to assume the role of Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV series. According to sources cited by Variety, Bautista is "currently in talks" to take on the mantle of the demigod, a position originally held by Ryan Hurst. Hurst, who most recently appeared in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, was sidelined due to an injury sustained while filming the series.
As a result, he had to step away from the role to recover and prevent any production delays. Bautista appears to be the ideal fit for the role of Kratos, although the actor's involvement may come at a higher cost than Hurst's, given Bautista's status as a movie star. The series has been greenlit for two seasons, which would necessitate a lengthy commitment from Bautista, potentially driving up his demands further.
However, Amazon's substantial budget may allow them to accommodate Bautista's requests. This isn't Bautista's first big videogame role; in 2022, he was rumored to be in the running for the part of Marcus Fenix in Netflix's Gears of War live-action film. While no casting announcements have been made for the Gears movie, director David Leitch recently indicated that the project is still in the works.
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