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Bautista's Kratos Transformation Underway
3 Sep
Summary
- Dave Bautista is training intensely for the Kratos role in God of War.
- Filming began in February, with reshoots necessary for Bautista.
- The series follows Kratos raising his son Atreus in Norse mythology.
Dave Bautista is undergoing an intense physical transformation to portray Kratos in the "God of War" video game adaptation. He is currently three weeks into a demanding weight training program, with two additional months of preparation scheduled. This follows his official casting on August 20, taking over the role after Ryan Hurst suffered an injury requiring surgery.
Filming for the Prime Video series commenced in Vancouver in February. All scenes featuring the previously cast actor will be re-filmed with Bautista. The production has a two-season order, with both seasons intended to shoot back-to-back, aiming for a 2027 restart of production after the injury.
The series narrative centers on the events of recent "God of War" games. It will follow Kratos as he guides his ten-year-old son, Atreus, while navigating conflicts with deities from Norse mythology. Their journey involves spreading the ashes of Atreus's mother, Faye, with Kratos attempting to mentor his son in godhood and Atreus seeking to teach his father humanity.
