Dave Bautista Could Replace Ryan Hurst in 'God of War', Report Says

According to Variety, Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks with Prime Video to replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the adaptation of God of War. 

Hurst ended up getting injured during the series’ production, tearing his bicep during a fight scene and needing surgery, which would affect the show’s schedule, with filming only set to resume in 2027. 

Because of this, Prime Video decided to recast Hurst and is now looking for someone to replace the actor in the role of the Ghost of Sparta. And by all indications, Bautista should end up taking on the role in the adaptation, which will tell the story of the games starting with the Norse saga, beginning in God of War (2018).

Recently, it was also reported that the series is planning to recast Atreus, who will be played by Callum Vinson. 

Everything you need to know about the God of War series

Ronald D. Moore, known for hits such as Battlestar Galactica, Outlander and For All Mankind, will serve as the series’ showrunner, which will have at least two seasons to adapt God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarök. The plot focuses on Kratos and his son Atreus. The cast included Ryan Hurst as Kratos, but after suffering a serious bicep injury and needing surgery, with a long recovery time that would prevent the series from continuing production, Hurst was removed from the role.

The cast of the God of War series also includes Teresa Palmer as Sif, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, and Max Parker as Heimdall. Young actor Callum Vinson, known for The Night Agent and Crystal Lake, will play Atreus.

The God Of War franchise, which began its journey in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, follows the story of former Spartan warrior Kratos. Driven by revenge against Ares, the God of War, Kratos faces supernatural challenges while trying to change his fate. After a trilogy of games set in Greece, the series moved to Norse mythology in 2018 with an older Kratos, now alongside his son Atreus, as they face a pantheon made up of Odin, Thor, and other gods.

Prime Video has not yet announced a release date.