Former WWE wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista mourned in Page Six In an interview last year, he said he had never been offered a role in a romantic comedy, wondering if he might not fit the genre’s visual mold. However, earlier this week, Bautista reported that he’s finally been getting calls about his dream character, teasing a softer side of the star’s typically tough-guy persona that fans haven’t seen before.
With a repertoire full of action heroes and tough guy roles, it's no wonder Bautista is looking for something different. In January 2023, He expressed his unfulfilled desire to act in a romantic comedy.But he said he had never received offers for such a role before – perhaps because of his “rough” appearance. Fortunately, according to Hollywood InsiderThings seem to have changed for Bautista. The actor said that after his comments in January, he started getting calls about potential romantic comedy roles almost immediately, and he's now in the process of developing some of those ideas.
Although Bautista has stressed his desire to star in a real romantic comedy — not just an action movie with romantic and comedic elements — he's already moving toward his goal in the JJ Perry film. Killer gameIn this film, Bautista plays a leading man who has a love interest for the first time in his career. Bautista plays a terminally ill hitman who decides to kill himself only to discover that his diagnosis is wrong, and the film includes a romantic subplot with a woman played by Algerian actress Sofia Boutella. This type of character represents an important step for Bautista, who admitted that the role was a nerve-wracking challenge but ultimately necessary in order to reach his ultimate goal as the main love interest in a true romantic comedy.
It was nervous for me; I hope people will accept it well, although I still feel a bit shy. It was a challenge that I wanted… It was two years ago when I told myself that I needed to stop accepting so many supporting roles, and that I needed to look for leading roles, even if I had to create leading roles for myself.
Dave Bautista's Long Road to Romance
In what may be the best career decision of his life, Bautista began appearing in films as early as 2012. —and it seems he never looked back. Since then, he's played a slew of impressive characters, from badass characters like Drax the Destroyer in the MCU to Duke in Glass Onionto the evil omen in sand dunes A mysterious omen in M. Night Shyamalan's horror film Knock on the cabinThis wide variety of roles underscores Bautista's ability to deliver stunning, drama-filled performances regardless of genre, and many fans believe that a Bautista-led romantic comedy will mark another success for the multi-faceted actor.
Although Bautista himself seems to think so. His physical appearance does not suit romantic characters.Fans were quick to offer up potential romantic comedy plots upon hearing of Bautista’s interest in the genre. For example, one Reddit user suggested using Bautista’s face to his advantage, subverting audience expectations by having him play a softer, more domestic character, while his love interest is a hitman or a brutal assassin. Others preferred to stick with more traditional plots, envisioning Bautista as a bookstore owner or a barista. However, The possibility of a Batiste romantic comedy in the near future has many fans on the edge of their seats..
Dave Bautista's latest movies,
Killer game
The film will be released in theaters on September 13.
