Posted Aug 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM UTCJExternal LinkJay PetersDave Bautista is now Kratos.After Ryan Hurst was forced to step away from the leading role in Amazon’s God of War TV series due to an injury, Bautista will be taking over, Variety reports. Bautista was recently rumored to be in talks for the role.Dave Bautista Officially Set as Kratos in ‘God of War’ TV Series[Variety]Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Jay PetersLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularMeta glasses are a workplace menaceGoogle’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an eraAmazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny movieThe Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new featuresFromSoftware can do anythingThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.