As a long-time fan of Dave Bautista‘s impressive acting career, I am thrilled to see him finally stepping into new territory with romantic comedy roles. His journey from WWE wrestler to Hollywood star has been nothing short of inspiring, and it’s about time he gets the opportunity to showcase his softer side.
Previously professional wrestler and now actor Dave Bautista expressed regret in an interview with Page Six last year, stating he had never been given the chance to play in romantic comedies. He mused if his appearance might not align with the usual standards of the genre. However, this week, Bautista announced that he was starting to receive offers for the roles he desires, hinting at a more tender side of his character that fans haven’t witnessed before.
It’s not surprising that, with his extensive portfolio of action hero and rugged character roles, Bautista has grown eager for something new. In January 2023, he openly expressed a yearning to star in a romantic comedy, admitting that such opportunities hadn’t come his way due to his more rough-edged image. However, it appears the situation is changing for Bautista. According to the Hollywood Insider, offers for rom-com roles have started coming in since his comments in January. Now, he’s actively working on several potential ideas that could lead to these long-awaited romantic comedy parts.
Despite expressing his desire for a genuine romantic role rather than just action or comedy mixed with romance, Bautista seems to be making progress towards this aim with “The Killer’s Game” directed by J.J. Perry. In this film, Bautista portrays a protagonist who has a love interest for the first time in his acting career. The storyline unfolds as Bautista plays an assassin diagnosed with a terminal illness, who sets up his own death only to find out that he was misdiagnosed. Alongside this dramatic plot, there is a romantic sub-plot featuring Sofia Boutella as the female lead. This role represents a significant shift for Bautista, as he openly admitted it was both daunting and essential if he is to achieve his ambition of playing the leading romantic interest in an authentic romantic comedy.
It made me quite anxious; I’m crossing my fingers that it’s well-received, but I must admit, there’s a bit of self-doubt lingering. About three years ago, I decided it was time to step out of the background and aim for leading parts, even if that meant crafting roles for myself.
Dave Bautista’s Long Road to Romance
Bautista made his film debut as early as 2012, which might have been one of the most beneficial moves in his career – a decision he never regretted since then. He has since portrayed an impressive array of characters, ranging from muscular heroes like Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Duke in Glass Onion, to ominous villains in Dune and a cryptic harbinger in M. Night Shyamalan’s horror movie Knock at the Cabin. The diverse range of roles demonstrates Bautista’s versatility as an actor, with many fans anticipating that a romantic comedy led by him would be another triumph for this talented performer.
Despite Bautista expressing doubts about his appearance fitting romantic roles, fans have eagerly proposed romantic comedy (rom-com) scenarios as soon as they learned of his interest. For instance, one Reddit user suggested leveraging Bautista’s looks and surprising viewers with a gentler, domestic character for him, while his love interest is a formidable hitman or assassin. Alternatively, some fans favored conventional storylines, imagining Bautista as a bookstore owner or barista. No matter the approach, the idea of a Bautista rom-com in the near future has many fans on the edge of their seats with anticipation.
Dave Bautista’s latest movie,
The Killer’s Game
, is released in theaters on September 13.
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2024-09-11 16:33