Dave Bautista will star as the lead in the new God of War TV show from Amazon. He takes the spot of Ryan Hurst. Hurst left after he got hurt. He was ready to star. His injury stopped him. Amazon gave the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Filming starts soon. Bautista spent years in action movies and pro wrestling. Amazon says his past work brings a new feel to the show. They have not given a release date yet. The show comes out in the near future.
“Amazon gave the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026,” — Lena Ostrowski, policy watcher at Wrayton Grove Advisory, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Oct 31 — Dave Bautista will star as the lead in the new God of War TV show from Amazon....
Nov 2 — Amazon says his past work brings a new feel to the show....
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