Bautista cast as Kratos in God of War series
Dave Bautista, known for his role in The Guardians of the Galaxy, has been cast as Kratos, the main character from the God of War video game series, in the upcoming Prime Video adaptation. Replacement for injured actor
The casting came after Ryan Hurst, who was originally set to play Kratos, left the project due to an injury earlier this summer. The production team needed a new actor to take on the role. Intensive training for the role
Bautista has been undergoing intense physical training to prepare for the role. According to his Instagram post, he spent three weeks weightlifting and more than eight weeks training before beginning filming. Filming to resume soon
The production team expects filming to resume in two months. Bautista shared updates on his Instagram, showing the results of his training and confirming his readiness for the role. Bautista’s fitness at 58
At nearly 58 years old, Bautista has achieved a level of physical fitness described as "Olympic shape," demonstrating his dedication to the role of Kratos in the God of War series.
