Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new lead in the God of War adaptation, taking on the role of Kratos in the upcoming series based on the popular PlayStation game franchise. The former professional wrestler and actor replaces Ryan Hurst, who was previously attached to the project.
The God of War games follow Kratos, a Spartan warrior who becomes the God of War and later battles Norse deities. The franchise has been one of PlayStation's most successful exclusive series. Bautista has built a film career following his wrestling days, appearing in major franchises including the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Dune.