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Bautista Replaces Injured Star as Kratos
20 Aug
Summary
- Dave Bautista cast as Kratos, replacing injured original actor.
- Production restarts in Vancouver with new lead actor.
- Show follows father-son journey based on recent games.
Dave Bautista has officially been cast as Kratos in Amazon MGM Studios' God of War fantasy drama series for Prime Video. This move follows an on-set injury to the original actor, Ryan Hurst, who tore a bicep four months into filming.
Production is set to recommence in Vancouver this October, with Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye helming the reshoots. Bautista's casting, particularly given his extensive background in professional wrestling and recent physical preparation for other roles, suggests a potentially unique interpretation of the iconic character.
The series, based on the popular PlayStation video game franchise, will closely follow the storyline of the recent games. It centers on the relationship between Spartan warrior Kratos and his son Atreus as they embark on a perilous journey.
God of War was ordered with a two-season commitment, with seasons intended to film back-to-back. The show also features a notable supporting cast, including Mandy Patinkin as Odin and Ed Skrein as Baldur.
