Dave Bautista Gained Over 20 Pounds of Muscle for 'God of War' Role

Dave Bautista is very excited to play Kratos in Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War, and his social media posts prove it.

After showing off his physique in September, the actor today posted a video on his stories revealing that he has gained over 20 lbs of muscle mass since starting his training for the role.

Remember that Bautista was cast in the role after Ryan Hurst tore his biceps while training for the series. Check it out below:

Everything you need to know about God of War

Ronald D. Moore, known for hits like Battlestar Galactica, Outlander and For All Mankind, will serve as showrunner for the series, which will have at least two seasons to adapt God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarök. The story focuses on Kratos and his son Atreus. 

Dave Bautista has been cast as lead character Kratos after Ryan Hurst left the role. The God of War series cast also includes Teresa Palmer as Sif, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, and Max Parker as Heimdall. Young actor Callum Vinson, known for The Night Agent, Crystal Lake, will play Atreus.

The God Of War franchise, which began its journey in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, follows the story of former Spartan warrior Kratos. Driven by revenge against Ares, the God of War, Kratos faces supernatural challenges while trying to change his fate. After a trilogy of games set in Greece, the series moved to Norse mythology in 2018 with an older Kratos, now alongside his son Atreus, as they face a pantheon made up of Odin, Thor, and other gods.

Prime Video has not yet announced a release date.