Prime Video's "God of War" adaptation may have found its new Kratos. According to Variety, Dave Bautista is in talks to replace Ryan Hurst in the upcoming series following the latter's sudden and unexpected departure due to an injury. In late June 2026, Hurst tore his bicep on the "God of War" set, forcing Prime Video to recast the role of Kratos. That was a big shame, as Hurst was perfect for the lead in "God of War" partly due to his familiarity among fans of the video game series. The actor previously portrayed Thor in the 2022 game "God of War: Ragnarök" and seemed perfectly placed to lead the live-action adaptation series.