Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos, the protagonist of the upcoming "God of War" television series adaptation. The announcement positions the 57-year-old actor, known for his professional wrestling career and roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the new face of the character.

The series will follow the narrative of the 2018 "God of War" game, which marked a shift for the franchise towards Norse mythology. The plot centers on Kratos and his son, Atreus, as they embark on a journey to scatter the ashes of Kratos's wife. According to Prime Video, the series aims to explore the dynamic between father and son, with Kratos attempting to teach Atreus how to be a better god, while Atreus guides his father toward becoming a better human.

The cover image of 2018's God of War shows main character Kratos wearing leather armour and holding a large axe by his side. His son, Atreus, stands next to him, holding a bow in one hand and using the other to grip the dragon carving on the bow of a Viking rowing boat. A foreboding, snow-covered mountain looms over the pair in the background.

Bautista retired from professional wrestling in 2019 after a two-decade career that established him as a prominent WWE superstar. Since transitioning to acting, he has accumulated a notable filmography. His most high-profile role is that of Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in six films. He has also featured in "Dune" (2021) and its sequel, the James Bond film "Spectre," "Army of the Dead," and the detective thriller "Glass Onion."