Now Hold Up. Why Wasn't Dave Bautista ALREADY Picked To Play Kratos In The New God Of War Series?

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When we got news that Ryan Hurst, who was scheduled to play Kratos in the upcoming Amazon God of War video game adaptation, got injured and would have to be replaced, it was pretty shocking. However, there’s now word that former pro-wrestler and current movie star, Dave Bautista, may be up to replace Hurst, and my only question is, why wasn’t he ALREADY the choice to play the character? I think Bautista would be perfect for this. But Dave Bautista as Kratos? Dave Bautista would be the perfect Kratos!