#Ryan Hurst
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Ryan Hurst's Kratos Photo Creates a Problem for Amazon
Ryan Hurst posted a photo of himself in costume as Kratos for the live-action God of War series coming to Amazon Prime Video. An injury forced him to leave production before shooting even began, opening the door to recasting. The problem: the image is so convincing it raises a concrete question about the production's artistic direction — and Amazon's ability to find better.
Dave Bautista in Talks to Replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series
Ryan Hurst was set to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War series, but an injury forced him to exit the project. A replacement is already circulating: Dave Bautista, who broke through with Guardians of the Galaxy. This substitute casting raises serious questions about the adaptation's artistic direction and what Sony Pictures expects from this franchise on screen.
God of War Series: Ryan Hurst Out After Injury
Ryan Hurst won't be playing Kratos in the God of War television series after all. The actor, known for roles in The Walking Dead and Sons of Anarchy, was forced to abandon the role following an injury. Bad news for a production that already had to win over skeptical players wary of any live-action adaptation of their cult franchise. The question remains whether his replacement can embody the god of war with the same physical and dramatic credibility.