He was reportedly considering the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming film after Deadline reported god of war In the series, Dave Bautista shares his physical progress in transforming himself for the role. (in Greek mythology, which god of war The video game is partly inspired by Kratos, a god and the divine embodiment of power.)
Bautista has attracted attention in recent years as he has dropped significantly from his normal weight. The change came after his weight increased to over 300 pounds during preparation for M. Night Shyamalan knock on the cabin In 2023.
“I started slimming down because I had grown…uncomfortably large. Looking back on it now, I probably overdid it,” he said on the podcast. Insight with Chris Van Vliet In 2024. He said he gained weight by eating pancakes and French fries. “At that time, I was just thinking, ‘I have to be big, I have to be big.'”
Director M. Night Shyamalan, Dave Bautista on the set of ‘Knock on the Cabin’ 2023 (Fobimo / Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection)
For reference, WWE lists former wrestler Bautista’s ring weight at 290 pounds, and he fought mixed martial arts at 265.
Bautista told Van Vliet in 2024 that he lost 75 pounds through diet and jiu-jitsu training.
“I sacrificed a lot of muscle. But I don’t mind it, because I feel more comfortable.”
This change was evident to those who saw him at events such as a special screening of Lionsgate game of killers In the summer of 2024.
Dave Bautista attends ‘The Killer Game’ LA Special Screening in September 2024 (John Koploff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Now that guardians of the galaxy star is taking charge god of war After Ryan Hurst was seriously injured during filming, he is reprising the role.
In early September, Bautista shared a shirtless update on Instagram.
“3rd week of weight training again. 2 more months to get where I need to be. Like riding a bike! LFG!” He has written.
Today, the actor gave a new progress report, revealing that he has gained 20 pounds and is now back at 250 pounds. This is also impressive Road House 2 Starr has grown out his beard to resemble Kratos’ facial hair.
Hurst, who was originally cast to play the role of Kratos in the PlayStation video game adaptation, tore his bicep while performing a stunt. The incident occurred in June, four months after shooting the series. Deadline reported that filming will likely begin in Vancouver in mid-October, from scratch, as no footage from the original shoot will be used.
god of war Following father and son Kratos (Bautista) and Atreus (Callum Vinson) as they set out on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son how to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better man.
The cast includes Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Olafur Darri Olafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, Danny Woodburn as Brock, Sonya Valgar as Freya, Eyland as Thrud Austin, Ben Chappell as Magny, Louis Cunningham as Modi and Evelyn Miller. G.N.A.
Armando Tinoco contributed to this report.