Dave Bautista will play Kratos in ‘God Of War’ TV series

The God Of War TV show has recast its lead role of Kratos, with Dave Bautista replacing the injured Ryan Hurst. The Amazon TV show, based on the hit video game series, follows warrior Kratos as he battles the Norse gods while also raising his son Atreus. Ryan Hurst, known for the TV show Sons Of Anarchy, had been cast in the lead role in January with a first look at him in character opposite Callum Vinson as Atreus released the following month. However, in July Hurst suffered a torn bicep during filming. He’s since undergone surgery but will take between four and six months to recover, so Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television bosses have decided to recast the role. Kratos (Ryan Hurst) and his son Atreus (Callum Vinson) in ‘God Of War’. CREDIT: Amazon Prime Video Dave Bautista, who had been tipped to replace him, will now step into the role. Filming is expected to resume in a couple of weeks according to Variety, with all of Hurst’s scenes due to be reshot. Bautista rose to fame as a WWE wrestler before successfully transitioning to the world of acting. He is best known for the role of Drax in the Guardians Of The Galaxy and Avengers films, but has also made appearances in...