Dave Bautista takes over as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series
It was back in January when we heard that Sons of Anarchy actor Hurst, who voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, would be taking on the lead role in Amazon's show. The news didn't go down too well with fans of the series, who had been hoping to see... Read Entire Article
The wrestling-turned-actor, Dave Bautista, has been announced as the new Kratos for Amazon's forthcoming live-action God of War series. This development comes after wrestling star Ryan Hurst, who had previously voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, was forced to exit the project due to a severe injury that necessitated surgery. Hurst's absence created a quandary for fans who had long desired to see Bautista embody the character.
Bautista gained significant attention for his transformative role in Knock at the Cabin, where he reduced his weight by 75 pounds, stating he felt "uncomfortably big" after rapidly bulking up for his role. This weight loss, coupled with his desire to improve his physical comfort and avoid being typecast as a muscle-bound actor, led to his selection as Kratos. Ironically, Bautista, who had previously expressed interest in playing Kratos in a Gears of War movie, now finds himself in that very position.
The live-action series, which is set to follow the story of the latest God of War games, will see Bautista's Kratos embark on a journey to spread the ashes of Kratos's wife, Faye, and his son, Atreus. The show, which has been ordered for two seasons, is expected to resume production in mid-October, with all Hurst's scenes as Kratos being reshot. This move comes after Amazon and Sony decided to recast the role rather than wait for Hurst's recovery, which was projected to delay production until 2027.
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