Since March 26, 2013, there have been no further updates about this adaptation, but following the release of 2018's "God of War", rumors about a potential adaptation of that game began circulating. ""s (2018) director Steven S. DeKnight stated he would like to direct an adaptation of that game and talked with Sony about making it R-rated. As a big fan of the series, DeKnight said he wants to see the franchise adapted and wants Dave Bautista for the role of Kratos.