Dave Bautista, popularly known as Batista is a former professional wrestler turned Hollywood actor. Batista gained prominence as a WWE wrestler by winning countless accolades and titles. However, he transitioned to being an actor in 2013. Since then, Dave has established himself as a prominent movie star by starring in multiple high-profile Hollywood projects.
Batista‘s Hollywood career began with his breakout role as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) directed by James Gunn. His portrayal of the witty, literal-minded, yet formidable character gained him widespread acclaim and introduced him to a broader audience. Bautista’s physical presence and comedic timing made Drax an instant fan favorite.
Furthermore, he eventually reprised his role in the subsequent MCU films as well. His character “Drax” featured in high-profile outings such as “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). In addition to his role in the MCU, Batista has demonstrated his acting range in other projects as well. However, his stint in the MCU will forever be remembered.
Meanwhile, Dave was again seen in the role of Drax the destroyer in the latest MCU offering “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”. The movie is well-received by fans and critics all over the world. Until now, the film has performed incredibly well at the box office and the numbers just keep growing.
‘GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3’ crossed $300M at the worldwide box office.
Read our review: https://t.co/kHOWOfNmP4 pic.twitter.com/OSRrds2Skc
— The Hollywood Handle (@hollywoodhandle) May 9, 2023
Moreover, prior to the release of the film, Batista had announced that it was going to be his last film in the MCU. Apart from Dave, Scarlett Johansson, who used to play Black Widow, and Zoe Saldana, who played Gamora have also previously retired from the MCU.
Dave Bautista on wrapping up his role with the MCU
In a recent interview with Comicbook, Dave was asked about his character, Drax’s goal in the finale of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Dave laughingly replied that no matter what Drax’s goal is he gets his as* kicked. And no superhero has ever gotten their as* kicked so much as Drax.
“It’s our third film, we’re gonna wrap it up. It’s been a hell of a journey with a few bumps. So I’m looking forward to this man. Cast and obviously James Gunn is there like family to me. This is kind of where my journey started, it’s come full circle. And I’m looking forward to wrapping it up, but it’s a bittersweet,” Batista said about his retirement.
Every day I say a little prayer for Drax. The role that changed my life. Forever grateful to the fans and my Guardians family. What a magical journey it’s been. Thank you for letting me be your Drax. 🙏🏼 #DraxForever ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mK5u8sLTI1
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) May 5, 2023
He further stated that he has been doing Guardians in the MCU since 2013, and the final outing in the Guardians trilogy has been released, so it was a 10-year journey. Dave also admitted that ‘all things must end’ at some point. He concluded by saying that he is looking forward to wrapping things up with his friends and family.
