After a successful career in pro wrestling, Dave Bautista has become a leading name in Hollywood with huge franchises tied to his name. While best known for his role as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, WWE’s resident ‘Animal’ is more than willing to jump into the world of DC Comics.
In a recent interview with ComicBook, Bautista discussed his openness to appearing in DCU films, especially under the direction of James Gunn. The Guardians of the Galaxy director, alongside producer Peter Safran, was named co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios in October 2022.
“I’ve been very open to that. I guess it just has to be the right part. But I’m very open to it, and I love James, and I would do anything to work with him.”
Though Bautista plans on being in a DC Comics film one day, fans shouldn’t expect him back in the ring. In a recent interview with Insight, Bautista said he wouldn’t want to tarnish his 2019 send-off at WrestleMania 35, despite missing the roar of the WWE Universe.
Bautista Wants To Play Bane
In 2023, Bautista shared interest in playing Bane, one of the most iconic villains from Batman’s ‘Rogues Gallery.’ The Animal shared that he had spoken with Gunn but believes his friend plans on taking DC Comics’ film universe in a younger, fresher direction. Bautista has also slimmed down considerably in recent years, which would affect his ability to bring the intelligent, muscle-bound Bane to the big screen.
The character was played by WCW wrestler Robert Swenson played Bane in the 1997 flop Batman and Robin, while Tom Hardy did the character more justice in 2012’s Dark Knight Rises. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Dave Bautista and his upcoming moves in the world of Hollywood acting.
