Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Dave Bautista Set to Play Kratos in Prime Video Series
Prime Video is making a TV show based on the God of War games.
Dave Bautista is reportedly going to play the main character, Kratos.
He is replacing actor Ryan Hurst, who reportedly injured his bicep while filming.
The injury may have delayed production until 2027.
Reports say filming is now expected to begin in October.
The story follows Kratos and his son, Atreus.
They travel to spread the ashes of Kratos’s wife and Atreus’s mother, Faye.
Kratos faces gods from Norse mythology while trying to become a better father.
Amazon has not commented on the casting reports.
Dave Bautista is reportedly set to replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos.
Hurst reportedly suffered a torn bicep while filming the series.
Production is reportedly scheduled to begin in October after recasting.
Prime Video ordered two seasons adapting the latest God of War games.
Callum Vinson remains attached to play Kratos’s son, Atreus.
- Who
- Dave Bautista is reportedly set to play Kratos, replacing Ryan Hurst; Callum Vinson remains attached as Atreus.
- What
- Prime Video’s God of War series is recasting its lead role and preparing for production.
- When
- Filming is reportedly scheduled to begin in October; reports said production could otherwise have been delayed until 2027.
- Where
- The series is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions.
- Why
- Ryan Hurst reportedly suffered a torn bicep while filming, prompting Amazon and Sony to recast Kratos.
- Lead actor
- Dave Bautista is reportedly set to play Kratos.
- Previous casting
- Ryan Hurst was cast as Kratos in January 2026 but reportedly suffered a torn bicep.
- Production timing
- Filming is reportedly set to begin in October.
- Series order
- Prime Video has ordered two seasons.
- Story
- Kratos and Atreus journey to spread Faye’s ashes while confronting gods from Norse mythology.
- Atreus actor
- Callum Vinson remains attached to play Atreus.
- Creative leadership
- Ronald D. Moore is writer, executive producer and showrunner; Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes.