Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds to Play Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War'
Actor Dave Bautista revealed he gained 20 pounds to reach a weight of 250 pounds for his role as Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War' series.
In Brief
- •Actor Dave Bautista revealed he gained 20 pounds to reach a weight of 250 pounds for his role as Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War' series.
- •Bautista was cast in August to replace Ryan Hurst, who was forced to exit the production after tearing his bicep on set.
- •Filming originally started in Vancouver in February, requiring the production to reshoot all previous scenes involving Hurst.
- •Prime Video has ordered two seasons of the series to shoot back-to-back, adapting the storyline of the two recent Norse-based 'God of War' video games.
Why It Matters
The casting adjustment and physical training regime demonstrate the high stakes surrounding Prime Video's major video game adaptation. Recasting a main lead mid-production and reshooting scenes can significantly impact production schedules and resources, though the commitment to a multi-season order underlines strong studio backing for the franchise.
Key Details
- Weight Gain
- 20 lbs
- Current Target Weight
- 250 lbs
- Original Actor Cast
- Ryan Hurst
- Series Order
- 2 seasons (back-to-back)
- Filming Start Location
- Vancouver
Context & Background
The series is based on PlayStation's acclaimed Norse-era 'God of War' video games, which repositioned the warrior Kratos into Norse mythology alongside his young son Atreus.
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