Prime Video’s God of Battle collection has formally discovered its new God of Battle. After weeks of reviews that Dave Bautista was being lined as much as substitute Ryan Hurst as Kratos, the previous WWE star and Guardians of the Galaxy actor has reportedly closed a deal to guide Amazon’s bold live-action adaptation, in accordance with Selection.
The change comes after manufacturing hit a significant setback earlier this summer time. Hurst, who was introduced as Kratos in January, tore his bicep whereas performing a stunt on set in late June. The damage required surgical procedure and a prolonged restoration, main Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Footage Tv to recast the position slightly than maintain manufacturing shut down into 2027.
By then, filming had already been underway in Vancouver for months, with a number of episodes reportedly accomplished. These scenes at the moment are anticipated to be reshot with Bautista, and manufacturing is concentrating on a mid-October restart.
The primary season will adapt 2018’s God of Battle, following Kratos and his younger son Atreus as they journey to scatter the ashes of Kratos’ late spouse, Faye.
The Kratos change additionally is not the one casting change looming over the collection. Prime Video is reportedly looking for older actors to play Atreus and Thrud in Season 2, which is able to adapt God of Battle Ragnarök and its time soar from the 2018 recreation. Callum Vinson and Island Austin stay set to play the youthful variations of the characters in Season 1.
There’s nonetheless no official premiere date, and the manufacturing restart makes the present’s arrival troublesome to pin down. A 2027 launch seems more and more unlikely, with 2028 now wanting like a extra practical risk.
The broader franchise, in the meantime, is not slowing down. God of Battle Laufey, a brand new PS5 recreation centered on Faye slightly than Kratos, is scheduled for Feb. 16, 2027. Santa Monica Studio has additionally confirmed that one other new recreation starring Kratos is in growth and a remake of the unique Greek trilogy can be within the works.
