Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista’s ‘The Wrecking Crew’: Ridiculous Action Scenes Teased!

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Dream roles in action movies are embodied by projects such as Amazon MGM Studios’ “The Wrecking Crew“, where legendary action stars will team up to create a buddy-comedy reminiscent of “Lethal Weapon”. Although news about the project has been scarce since its announcement several years ago, the latest update comes from Bautista and Momoa’s co-star, who is none other than Tom Holland from “Spider-Man: No Way Home”. He hinted at some “insane” and “unbelievable” action sequences.

In conversation with Joe Batalon, it was revealed that he is part of an ensemble cast for the upcoming action film titled “The Wrecking Crew“. Alongside Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin, he confirmed that the story revolves around a group of siblings who are on a mission to avenge their slain father.

This movie is packed with over-the-top, absurd action sequences without a doubt. Primarily set in Hawaii, the story revolves around Bautista and Momoa attempting to uncover who killed their shared father. As a guide, I assist them in navigating this predicament. Indeed, it’s an enjoyable watch.

Jason Momoa & Dave Bautista Will Play Brothers Hunting Their Father’s Killer

The idea for “The Wrecking Crew,” featuring Jason Momoa, formerly known as Aquaman, and Dave Bautista, previously a guardian of the galaxy, was sparked by fans’ requests. Momoa’s new role as Lobo seemed to appeal particularly to Bautista, who expressed his interest in a buddy cop movie like “Lethal Weapon” on social media back in 2021. He said, “I’m going to propose this idea and see what happens… Me and Momoa in a buddy cop movie, directed by David Leitch. Here it goes… Now we wait.

Despite missing out on directors David Leitch of “Bullet Train” and “The Fall Guy”, the project managed to secure Ángel Manuel Soto, recognized for his work on “The Farm” and upcoming DC film “Blue Beetle” in 2023. Jonathan Tropper, famed for shows like “Banshee”, “See”, and the Netflix movie “The Adam Project” featuring Ryan Reynolds, is responsible for the scriptwriting.

Although the exact storyline is kept secret, it’s been suggested that “The Wrecking Crew” will focus on Momoa and Bautista playing half-brothers. One brother, played by Momoa, is a free-spirited police officer, while the other, portrayed by Bautista, is a disciplined Navy SEAL. After nearly two decades of animosity, they are forced to team up in Hawaii to investigate their father’s murder and expose the conspiracy behind it. Excited about working together, Momoa has shared that he was astounded that a tweet sparked this action-packed project back in 2021.

What an incredible turn of events! I’ve spent years striving for opportunities such as this one, but a simple tweet makes it a reality. To top it off, I was asked about it on Corden, and since then our phones have been incessantly ringing. So, it seems that plan is indeed coming to fruition. He even had the courtesy to text me first. My response? ‘Sign me up! Tell me where to put my signature.’ It turns out he tweeted it after getting my approval, and it quickly gained traction online. You think, ‘Well, if it’s that straightforward, let’s go for it!’

It has been reported that Jacob Batalon is likely to reappear in the upcoming film, “Spider-Man 4.” At present, he can be found playing a role in another action flick titled “Novocaine,” alongside Jack Quaid from “The Boys.

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2025-03-28 18:02