Dave Bautista takes over as Kratos after Ryan Hurst's injury

Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst, who suffered a torn bicep on set. Hurst was announced as Kratos in January 2026, but his injury required surgery and would have delayed production until 2027. Bautista, known for Guardians of the Galaxy, was previously in talks for the role. The series has a two-season order and will resume filming in Vancouver soon, with Hurst's scenes reshot. The show follows Kratos and his son Atreus, with Ronald D. Moore as showrunner.