Dave Bautista Matches Kratos

Dave Bautista has been officially cast to play Kratos in Prime Video's upcoming God of War adaptation. His height, around 6 feet 4 inches, is similar to Kratos' in God of War 2018 and God of War Ragnarök.

The character's height in the two games is 6 feet 4 inches, which is a reduction from the 7 feet 8 inches in God of War 1, 2, and 3. This change was made to match the real-life motion capture/voice actor Christopher Judge.

Bautista was not the first choice for the role, as Ryan Hurst was initially cast to play Kratos. However, due to an injury during filming, Hurst was forced to abandon the part. Hurst's height is reportedly 6 feet 5 inches, which is close to Bautista's height.

## Why it matters The casting of Dave Bautista as Kratos is significant, as he has already established himself as a talented actor in multiple big-budget projects. The role of Kratos is physically demanding and emotionally heavy, and Bautista's performance will be crucial to the success of the series.

The Prime Video series is primarily focusing on the Norse saga from God of War 2018 and God of War Ragnarök, which means that Bautista's height is well-suited for the role. It's worth noting that Bautista was billed to be 6 feet 6 inches in WWE, but his actual height is around 6 feet 4 inches.

Ryan Hurst, the initial choice for the role, also has a connection to the God of War series, as he voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök. Despite his exit from the role, Hurst's involvement in the series is still notable.