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'God of War' Star Dave Bautista Shows off Kratos Transformation After 3 Weeks of Training

Dave Bautista is undergoing a significant physical transformation to play Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War' series, replacing Ryan Hurst after an injury. Production resumes in October.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

Dave Bautista reveals hulking body transformation before God of War role

Dave Bautista is looking closer to his WWE days than he has in years as he starts weight training for a new project.

BANG Premier · Sep 3

Dave Bautista Is the New Kratos: Inside Amazon's God of War Recast

Dave Bautista is officially Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series after Ryan Hurst's injury. Inside the reshoots, production disruption, and unexpected casting reversal.

Player One · Aug 24

Prime Video's God of War series might have found its new Kratos — and I think he would be the perfect choice to play him

Original Kratos actor Ryan Hurst left God of War after sustaining an injury on set, but we might have an exciting new star attached to the project.

TechRadar · Aug 4

God of War keeps changing faces as Atreus and Thor’s daughter Thrud are confirmed for a season two recast

Aging folks up is much easier in a video game.

Destructoid · Aug 2

The New God Of War Announcement Debunks A Ridiculous Controversy

The reveal of a new God of War game with Kratos as the lead is proof that the disappointment from some fans over Laufey's upcoming spin-off was unjustified.

Inverse · Jul 27

'God of War Laufey' Release Date Confirmed For Next Year, Exclusively for the PS5

God of War Laufey's release date has already been confirmed by Sony and PlayStation for next year. It will be exclusive for the PS5.

Player One · Jul 27

God of War Laufey Playstation launch date: Santa Monica confirms release, teases next Kratos chapter; check details

God of War Laufey will launch for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. This new installment focuses on Faye after her death in a mysterious realm. The game expands the universe and sets up future narrative developments. Santa Monica Studio confirmed the next Kratos-led game will directly follow these events.…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

'God of War' Series to Recast Kratos After Ryan Hurst Suffers an Injury On Set

God of War's series adaptation is now looking for a new Kratos after Ryan Hurst's recent on-set injury.

Player One · Jul 18

Odyssey star Ryan Hurst drops out of God of War after stunt goes wrong

The actor was cast in the lead role of the Prime Video adaptation of the popular video game

Evening Standard · Jul 17