Dave Bautista is officially the new Kratos, replacing Ryan Hurst after an injury forced the God of War series into a filming reset this year.

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God of War TV Show Makes Dave Bautista the New Kratos

Ryan Hurst tore his bicep while filming a stunt in June and needed surgery, forcing producers to change plans rather than wait for his recovery.

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Ryan Hurst's Injury Forced the Kratos Casting Change

Four episodes were already filmed, but reports say Hurst's footage will not be used, meaning major scenes must be filmed again with Dave Bautista now.

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Four Finished Episodes Will Be Reshot With Bautista

Dave Bautista's strong build, wrestling background, and recent training made him a fast choice for Kratos as the team works to restart filming in October.

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Why Dave Bautista Was Ready to Take Over as Kratos

Callum Vinson plays Atreus beside Bautista's Kratos as their Norse journey follows a father and son carrying out Faye's final wish through dangerous lands ahead.

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Kratos and Atreus Still Lead the Norse Adventure Ahead

Production is targeting a mid-October restart in Vancouver, with Prime Video's two-season order still planned and no official premiere date announced for the series yet.

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God of War Plans an October Restart With Two Seasons

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What Bautista's Kratos Casting Means for God of War

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