Few video game characters would be difficult to cast based on how they look or what their talent level is like as an actor, but casting Kratos in a God of War movie seemed impossible. To be successful, Amazon Prime Video’s God of War TV show needs to have someone who’s believably tall, chiseled yet muscle-bound, and able to marry rage with stoicism while also being loving and paternal.
The TV show ultimately cast The Walking Dead and Sons of Anarchy’s Ryan Hurst. Unfortunately, Hurst is no longer playing Kratos, and whoever is recast in his stead will have massive shoes to fill.
After Ryan Hurst tore his bicep performing a stunt while filming the upcoming TV show, as per Deadline, the role of Kratos is apparently being recast. This is obviously terrible news for Hurst, who’s been injured and lost the role in one fell swoop, and it’s a tragedy for fans who believe there is no better choice for Kratos than him.
Many fans are debating as to why the role needed to be recast, rather than simply waiting for Hurst to recover, though it’s difficult to say how extensive or demanding his recovery may be. Either...
