Dave Bautista is moving on from playing Drax the Destroyer in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, expressing interest in portraying an ominous villain in superhero movies. Despite closing the door on Drax, he remains eager to explore different roles within the comic book universe, stating his love for the genre and willingness to work with Marvel or DC if the right opportunity arises.
Bautista has been vocal about his challenges while portraying Drax, mentioning the physical toll of the makeup process and his desire to tackle more dramatic roles. He believes Marvel missed the opportunity to delve deeper into Drax’s backstory, but acknowledges that his journey with the character has come to an end, emphasizing that he won’t return to the role even if Marvel were to call.
The actor’s focus appears to be on expanding his acting range, as seen in his collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve in “Dune: Part Two,” where he received praise for his performance. Bautista values the support and validation he has received in his dramatic acting endeavors and looks forward to continuing to challenge himself in different roles outside of the superhero genre.
