Dave Bautista Drax

2023 - 1 - 6

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Dave Bautista Relieved To Leave Drax Role Behind After Guardians ... (Game Rant)

Dave Bautista says goodbye to Drax, the MCU character from Guardians of the Galaxy that opened many doors for him in his acting career.

Bautista reflects on his time with the character, and expresses gratitude towards the opportunities that it has given him, but he hopes to distinguish himself from other WWE turned actors and movie stars. The actor clearly has a desire for more serious roles, which can be amplified when there is a genuine passion for acting. Bautista cites his career goals for why he is leaving the role of Drax after six MCU films and a Holiday Special. However, it is not surprising to see that Bautista is looking to move on from Drax as a result. Even so, 2023 will be a big year for the actor, as Bautista is featured in many upcoming films that he hopes will push him towards performance driven roles and offer further complexity than what his character Drax is known for, which will help him become the type of actor he wants to be. Dave Bautista sat down with GQ for an exclusive interview regarding the dedication, determination, and hardships of his career, and expressed his desire to be seen as a well-respected actor.

Dave Bautista glad playing Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy is over (Metro)

The star has spoken candidly about his Guardians of the Galaxy character and shared his hopes for a Marvel-free future.

Night Shyamalan](https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/16/m-night-shyamalan-reveals-he-and-matthew-perry-actually-did-hang-out-13913484/)’s Knock at the Cabin. It’s a lot of pressure. Just huge pages of monologues.’ It’s your only opportunity—you need a perfect take. [Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). The synopsis for the much-anticipated flick goes as follows: ‘While vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand they make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse.’ [Zoe Saldana](https://metro.co.uk/tag/zoe-saldana/) and [Bradley Cooper](https://metro.co.uk/tag/bradley-cooper/). It was hard playing that role.’ It wasn’t all pleasant. [Dave Bautista](https://metro.co.uk/tag/dave-bautista/) has spoken *very* candidly about playing Drax in [Guardians of the Galaxy](https://metro.co.uk/tag/guardians-of-the-galaxy/). [Marvel](https://metro.co.uk/tag/marvel/) gig, the star did admit ‘relief’ that the blockbuster franchise he stars alongside [Chris Pratt](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chris-pratt/) in is coming to an end.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Is Dave Bautista's Last Film as Drax ... (Gizmodo)

Ten years ago, when James Gunn cast former professional wrestler Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, some were skeptical. Sure, this dude was a charismatic ...

[a Holiday Special](https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-marvel-studios-1849700099), and several other Marvel cameos, you understand how a performer like that is ready to leave it behind and try something new. 3](https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer-breakdown-marvel-1849846416) his theaters. [when James Gunn cast](https://gizmodo.com/dave-bautista-says-his-audition-for-guardians-of-the-ga-1835187309) former professional wrestler Dave Bautista as [Drax the Destroyer](https://gizmodo.com/dave-bautista-may-not-do-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-1828138248), some were skeptical. Does he just go off and leave the Guardians? 3 writer/director James Gunn confirmed on his Instagram Stories that, yes, the upcoming film will be the final time Bautista plays Drax. Though the character is a fan favorite, the actor reveals that he [never wanted Drax to be his signature](https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-marvel-studios-1849700099) role and that [he’ll officially be leaving it behind](https://gizmodo.com/dave-bautista-thinks-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-cou-1846807791) this May when [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Dave Bautista relieved as Drax role in Guardians of the Galaxy ends (BBC News)

The wrestler turned actor says he doesn't want Guardians of the Galaxy's Drax to be his legacy.

a respected actor". "I'm nervous about things. And his relief might be the ability to do that while no longer "feeling obligated to Marvel to stay in that role," Katie says. He said it was never his intention to imitate The Rock, but said he does "just want to be… The professional wrestler turned actor is "grateful" to have played the character in the popular Marvel films but says he doesn't want it to be his "legacy". Dave Bautista says he feels "relief" that his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy is coming to an end.

Marvel's Dave Bautista Says It's Not Always Great to Be Gray (Vulture)

Six Marvel movies and a holiday special later, he told GQ Hype that he's now glad to say goodbye to the gray superhero. “I'm so grateful for Drax. I love him,” ...

Night Shyamalan’s [Knock at the Cabin](http://www.vulture.com/2022/09/knock-at-the-cabin-trailer-m-night-shyamalan.html) came knocking, eh? 3](http://www.vulture.com/2022/12/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-trailer-release-date-cast-details.html) releases on May 5. [Dave Bautista](http://www.vulture.com/2021/05/dave-bautista-interview-netflix-army-of-the-dead.html) first learned that he would be playing Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, he was in his car and had to pull over because he was crying so hard. Six Marvel movies and a holiday special later, he [told](https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-dave-bautista?mbid=social_twitter&utm_brand=gq&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned) GQ that he’s now glad to say good-bye to the [gray](https://twitter.com/jamesgunn/status/1598798305047506945?lang=en) superhero. It’s a silly performance, and I want to do more dramatic stuff.” He added that he has never wanted to be the next Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and simply aspires to be respected as a good actor. When

Dave Bautista is relieved to say goodbye to MCU's Drax (The Business Standard)

Former wrestler Dave Bautista's breakout role in Hollywood was with the 2014 Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn.

In a new interview with GQ magazine, Dave spoke about taking his acting career to the next level. It was hard playing that role. Former wrestler Dave Bautista's breakout role in Hollywood was with the 2014 Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn.