God Of War Star Dave Bautista Shows Off Kratos Physique And Beard (Video)
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Key Points:
- Dave Bautista has gained 20 pounds of muscle, reaching 250 pounds, to take on the role of Kratos in Prime Video's "God of War" series after original star Ryan Hurst was injured on set.
- Bautista, a former WWE wrestler, previously bulked up to 315 pounds for "Knock at the Cabin" but slimmed down to 240 pounds before preparing for the Kratos role, emphasizing his commitment to physical authenticity.
- The recasting came after Ryan Hurst tore his bicep in June 2026, leading Prime Video to quickly bring Bautista on board due to his physicality and acting experience.
- Bautista began intensive weight training immediately after being cast in August 2026, and filming is expected to resume soon, with the actor’s current physique reflecting his appearance in upcoming episodes.
- Prime Video will need to reshoot all scenes originally filmed with Hurst before continuing production on the series.
