Why God Of War's Kratos Voice Actor Didn't Return For The Prime Video Series
Kratos may be coming to Prime Video, but you won't see his voice actor stepping up to play him. So, why exactly did he give up on the God of War?
Christopher Judge has been the voice of Kratos in the God of War video game franchise since replacing T.C. Carson. However, Judge will not be the voice of Kratos in the upcoming God of War Prime Video adaptation. Despite expressing interest in the role at Fan Expo Canada, he ultimately decided against it due to the grueling 16-to-18 hour workdays required.
Judge's reluctance stemmed from his age, desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and difficulty memorizing lines for the demanding role. After discussing it with his grandson, he reconsidered and began preparing for the audition. However, his attempt to memorize lines proved challenging, leading him to conclude that the role wasn't right for him.
While several actors were considered for the role, including Dave Bautista, who was eventually chosen, the decision wasn't without controversy. Original choice Ryan Hurst was recast after suffering an injury during filming. Judge expressed his preference for Hurst, believing he was the perfect fit, but lamented the situation when Hurst's injury occurred.
As for Bautista, Judge expressed concern about the actor regaining weight to play the role, fearing potential health issues.
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