Ryan Hurst And His Wife Molly's Age Gap Revealed As He Gets Replaced By Dave Bautista In God Of War
Ryan Hurst has officially been replaced by David Bautista in the 'God of War' live-action. Amid this, learn all about his wife, Molly Cookson, and their age difference.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleRyan Hurst, son of the late Dukes of Hazzard star Rick Hurst, made headlines in early 2026 when it was revealed that he had been cast as ‘Kratos’ in God of War. However, he has now left fans heartbroken as it was announced that Dave Bautista will replace him in Amazon Prime's upcoming live-action series.
The decision was made after Ryan suffered a grueling injury. He was reportedly filming a stunt for the series when he tore his bicep and will need considerable time to recover. Amid this, Ryan’s personal life is also hogging the attention, with many wondering about his wife, Molly Cookson, and their age gap.
What is Ryan Hurst and his wife, Molly Cookson’s age difference?
While Molly Cookson is not as renowned as her husband, Ryan Hurst, she worked as an actress. She has appeared in an indie film named Shouting Secrets and in season two of the drama series Outsiders, where she played ‘Eela Shay,’ a member of the Farrell Clan.
Despite being a public figure, Molly prefers to keep a low profile. Aside from her work as an actress, she has also served as a production manager, following her creative pursuits behind the camera. For those unaware, she co-founded their production company, Fast Shoes, with Ryan.
Coming to Molly’s age gap with Ryan, which most people are now curious about, the actress was reportedly born in 1980, although her exact birth date is not publicly available. This makes Molly 46 years old as of August 2026. On the other hand, Ryan Hurst was born on June 19, 1976, making him 50 years old. This means that Ryan is 4 years older than his wife.
Ryan and Molly first met when the actor had not yet made a name for himself in Hollywood. They crossed paths in 1994, while attending Santa Monica High School. While dating, the duo was occasionally photographed with Ryan's legendary father, Rick Hurst. Later, they went on to tie the knot in May 2005. Ryan and Molly are parents to two children, a son and a daughter, whose identities they have kept under wraps.
Although Ryan was born in a Christian household in Santa Monica, the Sons of Anarchy star embraced Sikhism in the early 2010s. A quick look at his Instagram profile reveals that he even adopted a Sikh name, Gobind Seva Singh. Throughout his spiritual journey, Molly Cookson continued to support her husband as best as she could.
What happened to Ryan Hurst while he was filming God of War?
Ryan Hurst was originally meant to play ‘Kratos,’ the brutal Spartan warrior-turned-god in the upcoming live-action God of War series. This would mark the biggest role in his career. He had already begun filming for his role when the news broke that he suffered a major injury during an action scene at the beginning of August 2026.
Since Ryan had already filmed for four months, the creators initially planned to resume filming after his recovery. However, after they were told that Ryan would have to undergo extensive physical therapy and would need at least six months to recover, it threw a wrench into their plans.
Soon, they announced that they were looking to recast ‘Kratos’, and a while ago, it was officially revealed that Dave Bautista would replace Ryan on the show. Rumors of Dave joining the project had already been swirling for some time. While some fans are disappointed that Ryan had to drop out due to his injury, others are already praising the casting choice.
What are your thoughts on Ryan Hurst’s age gap with his wife, Molly Cookson? Let us know.
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