Dave Bautista Reveals He's Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle Ahead of Playing Kratos in 'God of War' Series - Variety

Bautista to lead the cast in Amazon's God of War TV series

Dave Bautista will star as the lead in the new God of War TV show from Amazon. He takes the spot of Ryan Hurst. Hurst left after he got hurt. He was ready to star. His injury stopped him. Amazon gave the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Filming starts soon. Bautista spent years in action movies and pro wrestling. Amazon says his past work brings a new feel to the show. They have not given a release date yet. The show comes out in the near future.

“Bautista spent years in action movies and pro wrestling,” — Owen Marlowe, senior market analyst at Greywell Bridge Financial, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 20 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Oct 31 — Dave Bautista will star as the lead in the new God of War TV show from Amazon....

Nov 3 — Amazon says his past work brings a new feel to the show....

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