Ever since Deadline reported he was circling the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming God of War series, Dave Bautista has been sharing his physical progress transforming himself for the part. (In Greek mythology, which the God of War video game is partially inspired by, Kratos is a god and the divine personification of strength.)
Bautista turned heads in recent years as he slimmed down considerably from his accustomed weight. The change came after he jumped to over 300 pounds while prepping for M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock on the Cabin in 2023.
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