The actor says he has gained 20 pounds for Amazon’s God of War series
Summary
– Dave Bautista says he now weighs 250 pounds while preparing to play Kratos
– He has gained 20 pounds during his recent training
– Bautista was cast after Ryan Hurst left the role following an on-set injury
Dave Bautista has reached 250 pounds while building muscle to play Kratos in Amazon’s upcoming God of War series.
In an Instagram Story shared Sunday, Bautista showed off his progress and said he had gained 20 pounds for the role. The update marks a change from recent years, when he shed muscle to support his health and the acting roles he was taking.
Bautista was cast as Kratos in August after Ryan Hurst, who had originally been announced for the role, suffered a torn bicep on set that required surgery.
The former WWE star is now working to meet the physical demands of playing the video game character, with his latest update showing he has surpassed the 250-pound mark.
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