Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTom MurrayFriday 04 September 2026 10:10 BSTRelated: Daniel Craig recalls breaking Dave Bautista's nose filming SpectreDave Bautista has shared a gym update on social media detailing his physical preparation to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV adaptation.The actor and former WWE star was cast as the Spartan warrior last month following the departure of lead Ryan Hurst.Writing underneath an Instagram video, Bautista said: “3rd week in to weight training again. 2 more months to get to where I need to be. Like ridin a bike! LFG!”Hurst was forced to quit the show after tearing a bicep while performing a stunt on set in June.The live-action series, developed by Ronald D Moore, follows Kratos and Atreus (Callum Vinson) as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye.In fullDave Bautista shows off physical transformation to play Kratos in God of War seriesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in