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Dave Bautista Reveals He's Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle to Play Kratos in the God of War Series
Dave Bautista says he is back at 250 pounds as Prime Video prepares reshoots after Ryan Hurst’s on-set injury.
On Sunday, November 1, actor Dave Bautista revealed on Instagram that he has gained 20 pounds of muscle for his role as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series, reaching 250 pounds.
Following a dramatic weight reduction in 2024, Bautista had slimmed to 240 pounds after previously weighing over 300 pounds, prompting some fans to question his suitability for the musclebound Spartan role.
Originally cast Ryan Hurst tore a bicep during filming in June, forcing his withdrawal; Bautista replaced him in August, with production now reshooting all scenes in Vancouver using the new actor.
To further resemble Kratos, the actor has grown out his beard considerably, building on a September update where he said he was three weeks into training with two months remaining to prepare.
The Prime Video series, ordered for two seasons, will follow the Norse mythology storyline of recent video games, with Kratos and his son Atreus embarking on a journey to spread the ashes of Faye.