Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star
The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.
Dave Bautista, the former WWE star, has been cast to play the lead role of Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV series. Bautista confirmed his casting on Instagram, following Ryan Hurst's departure from the role due to an injury. The adaptation of the popular PlayStation video game series is set to begin external filming later this year, according to Deadline.
Kratos, a demi-god turned god, embarks on a journey of revenge and redemption inspired by ancient Greek mythology. The streaming service Prime Video will mirror the game's story, which sees Kratos and his son Atreus travel to spread his wife's ashes while teaching Atreus to be a better god and vice versa. Bautista, 57, has had a successful acting career since retiring from wrestling, with notable roles in Marvel films, Dune, and James Bond's Spectre.
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