Following rumoured talks, Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista has reportedly now signed as Kratos in Amazon's God of War
The rumours appear to be true. Actor Dave Bautista - best known for his role as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy series, and the Avengers films - has reportedly taken over as Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War series. Read more
Dave Bautista, renowned for his role as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy series and the Avengers films, is reportedly set to take on the role of Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War series. Variety first confirmed this news, stating that Bautista had entered into talks with Amazon to replace the original Kratos actor, Ryan Hurst.
Hurst had to stop filming due to a torn bicep. The show, which has been ordered for two seasons, is expected to resume filming in the coming weeks. Bautista, now 57 years old, has had a successful acting career since his wrestling days, having starred in the Guardians of the Galaxy film and more recently, The Wrecking Crew. Despite expressing doubts about continuing to play action roles into his 50s, Bautista seems eager to bring his unique approach to the character of Kratos.
The show is being created by Ronald D. Moore, a highly acclaimed writer and producer known for his work on Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Outlander. As of now, a release date for the God of War series has not been announced.
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