Actor Dave Bautista is undergoing a rigorous physical transformation to star as the Spartan warrior Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming live-action God of War series, according to social media updates and reports from USA Today and MovieWeb. Bautista shared a video on Instagram showing his progress after three weeks of weight training, noting that he has two months left to reach his target physique for the role.
Dave Bautista Prepares to Play Kratos Following Casting Change
According to USA Today, Bautista stepped into the lead role after original star Ryan Hurst tore a bicep during a stunt on set. The fantasy action project is led by showrunner Ronald D. Moore and will adapt the Norse mythology era of the video game franchise, specifically drawing from the 2018 installment and God of War Ragnarok.
Bautista, 57, is best known to mainstream audiences for his role as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has recently appeared in The Killer’s Game, Trap House, and The Wrecking Crew. For those recent film roles, the former WWE star sported a notably slimmer physique compared to his wrestling days, when he competed under the ring name Batista and earned multiple world championships before retiring in 2019. Now, the actor is bulking up significantly to match the imposing physical presence of Kratos.
Cast and Storyline Details for Prime Video’s God of War
The series follows Kratos and his son Atreus as they embark on a journey to scatter the ashes of Faye, Kratos’s wife and Atreus’s mother, according to the official logline. The narrative focuses on Kratos attempting to teach his son how to be a better god, while Atreus teaches his father how to be a better human.
Did you know? Christopher Judge provided the voice and motion capture for Kratos in the God of War video game series. MovieWeb reported that Judge expressed confidence in Bautista’s ability to take on the character, though he voiced initial concerns regarding the actor’s recent weight loss prior to this bulking phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is playing Kratos in the live-action God of War series?
Dave Bautista plays Kratos in the Prime Video adaptation, taking over the role after original actor Ryan Hurst sustained an on-set injury.
What is the God of War series about?
The show follows Kratos and his son Atreus on a journey to spread the ashes of Faye, exploring their evolving relationship based on the recent games in the franchise.
When does filming resume for God of War?
Production for the series is scheduled to resume in Vancouver this fall, following a casting change and production delay earlier this year.
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