Action Star, 57, Debuts Jaw-Dropping Body Transformation
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Dave Bautista is rebuilding his muscular physique after losing 75 pounds over the past three years, preparing for his role as Kratos in Prime Video’s live-action God of War series.
- Bautista was cast as Kratos following Ryan Hurst's departure due to a torn bicep injury, necessitating reshoots of Hurst's scenes.
- The series, developed by Ronald D. Moore, will follow Kratos and his son Atreus on a journey inspired by the Norse mythology-based God of War games.
- Bautista previously trimmed down from 315 pounds to about 240 pounds after feeling uncomfortable with his size post-filming the 2023 movie Knock at the Cabin.
- Known for his WWE career as Batista and his role as Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Bautista continues to balance his acting roles with physical transformations.
