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Dave Bautista to Play Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series

Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's Prime Video adaptation of God of War, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury Hurst sustained on set. Hurst's injury required surgery and would have significantly delayed production. Ronald D. Moore is attached as showrunner for the series, which already has a two-season order. AI

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Dave Bautista to Play Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Amazon's God of War show brings in Dave Bautista as its new Kratos

    The casting swap follows Ryan Hurst's injury on set earlier this year.