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Bautista Bulks Up for Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War Series
entertainment1 month ago

Bautista Bulks Up for Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War Series

Dave Bautista shared a video of his training as he prepares to play Kratos in Prime Video’s live‑action God of War series, noting he’s three weeks into weight training with about two months to go. He’s replacing Ryan Hurst after an on‑set injury, and the show—run by Ronald D. Moore—will follow Kratos and Atreus as they attempt to spread the ashes of Faye, drawing from the franchise’s newer games. Production is set to resume in Vancouver this fall with a full cast announced.

Dave Bautista Cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series After Recast
television1 month ago

Dave Bautista Cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series After Recast

Dave Bautista has closed a deal to portray Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series, stepping in after Ryan Hurst’s on-set injury led to a recast; production begins mid-October in Vancouver, with Emmy-winning Frederick E.O. Toye directing. The project is a two-season, back-to-back shoot co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, following Kratos and his son Atreus.

Drax to Kratos: Bautista Leads God of War TV Series
entertainment1 month ago

Drax to Kratos: Bautista Leads God of War TV Series

Dave Bautista has been formally cast to star as Kratos in the Amazon Prime Video God of War series, taking over from Ryan Hurst after an on-set injury. The show has a two-season order, with production set to resume in Vancouver and Hurst’s scenes to be reshot. Callum Vinson remains attached as Atreus, with a notable supporting cast and executive producers guiding the adaptation of the popular video game saga.

Bautista Seeks Kratos Lead in Prime Video's God of War Series
entertainment2 months ago

Bautista Seeks Kratos Lead in Prime Video's God of War Series

Dave Bautista is in talks to star as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series, potentially replacing the injured Ryan Hurst. Production is aiming to resume in Vancouver this fall. The series, produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, is led by Ronald D. Moore and will adapt the two most recent games, following Kratos and his son Atreus on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife/mother while Kratos teaches his son to be a better god and a better human. The cast includes Callum Vinson, Mandy Patinkin, Ed Skrein, Max Parker, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Teresa Palmer, and others.

Dave Bautista in Talks to Star as Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series
entertainment2 months ago

Dave Bautista in Talks to Star as Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series

Dave Bautista is in talks to portray Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's God of War series after Ryan Hurst's exit; production aims to resume in fall with a two-season order, adapting the latest games and following Kratos and his son Atreus. Bautista's physique and existing Amazon ties bolster his candidacy, with Callum Vinson set to play Atreus and a high-profile cast attached.

God of War Season 2 Casts Older Atreus and Thrud as Production Delays Mount
entertainment2 months ago

God of War Season 2 Casts Older Atreus and Thrud as Production Delays Mount

Amazon’s God of War TV series paused after lead actor Ryan Hurst injures his bicep, prompting a recast of Kratos and delaying Vancouver production; Season 2 will also recast older versions of Atreus and Thrud, with casting calls seeking teen actors aged 14–17 for Joshua (Atreus) and Ruth (Thrud), signaling a jump from Season 1’s younger cast. If confirmed, the changes could push the Prime Video premiere into 2028 as reshoots and Ragnarök-era storytelling are lined up.

Former Sony President Claims Japan Studio Was Closed to Focus on Hardware-Selling AAA Games
news2 months ago

Former Sony President Claims Japan Studio Was Closed to Focus on Hardware-Selling AAA Games

A former Sony Interactive Entertainment president, Shuhei Yoshida, says Japan Studio was shuttered in 2021 not for weak performance but because it couldn’t deliver AAA titles that moved PS hardware, unlike franchises like God of War or Uncharted; staff were reportedly laid off before a merger into Team Asobi, and the decision reflected a broader shift toward high-profile system-sellers and live-service games, sparking ongoing debate about Sony’s strategy ahead of future consoles.