Dave Bautista, known for his role as Drax in Marvel films, may embody the character of Kratos in the adaptation of the cult video game God of War. The actor is already in talks with Amazon, reports infohub.kz.
Initially, the role of the Spartan warrior was to go to Ryan Hurst, star of the series 'Sons of Anarchy'. However, the actor suffered a serious injury on the set of another project, and his recovery will take at least two years — until 2027.
In this regard, Amazon and Sony decided not to delay production and began searching for a replacement. According to Variety, filming is planned to begin this fall.
Bautista is considered one of the main contenders for the role. Thanks to his physical condition, he will be able to start filming almost without additional preparation.
In addition to Marvel, the actor has appeared in films such as 'Blade Runner 2049', 'Dune' (both parts), 'Knock at the Cabin', and other projects.
The God of War series will be an adaptation of one of Sony's most popular gaming franchises. It is expected that the plot will be based on the 2018 game reboot, where Kratos, along with his son Atreus, embarks on a dangerous journey through the world of Norse mythology.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that American actor Steve Buscemi, known for the series 'Fargo' and 'The Sopranos', got a role in the Far Cry series, which FX and Ubisoft are creating based on the video game series of the same name.