Former champion Dave Bautista has emerged as a potential replacement for Kratos in God of War. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television are securing a prominent actor to fill the titular role in their anticipated God of War drama series. The popular PlayStation video game is being adapted, and former WWE Champion and current Hollywood actor Dave Bautista is in talks to star as Kratos. Article Continues BelowFormer WWE Superstar Dave Bautista, aka, Batista, is known for his impeccable physique and towering structure. Filming for the ancient mythology-inspired series God of War, created by Ronald D. Moore, commenced in Vancouver in February.