From the WWE to the MCU, Dave Bautista told us about The Killer's Game, Dune, and Samuel L. Jackson teaching him to hit his mark.
The MCU and WWE veteran still has a chip on his shoulder, looking to prove himself as an actor with every new role., wherein we talk to actors about the characters who defined their careers. The catch: They don’t know beforehand what roles we’ll ask them to talk about.Bautista was king of the WWE ring for a big chunk of his 20-year professional wrestling career. A superstar with the ring name Batista, he went from heel enforcer to WWE Champion during his long run in the squared circle.
AVC: You’ve worked with some great directors in a short time. You’ve already worked with Perry again inJ.J. Perry has become one of my favorite people in the world. I met J.J. years and years ago, just in passing. I had a general meeting over at 87eleven and met him in passing. Years later, I was very familiar with his career in second unit. When his name came up for, I was a bit skeptical because this wasn’t an action film. To me, this is a love story.
AVC: Watching your more recent comedies, I would say there’s more of a twinkle in your eye now than when you were just a good straight man.I think I’ve found my footing in comedy. I always get the joke. I’m well aware. I just never saw myself as a comedic actor, and it’s hard to find myself funny. But I think I’ve found my place and what works for me. A lot of times it really is just playing straight. I play great opposite somebody who’s very witty and funny and sharp.
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