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Dave Bautista is relieved to say goodbye to Drax: ‘It’s a silly performance’ | Hollywood

Former wrestler Dave Bautista‘s breakout role in Hollywood was with the 2014 Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn. He played the warrior Drax the Destroyer in the superhero franchise film, becoming the comic relief in the series. The actor also received several kudos for his portrayal of Drax. This year, he says goodbye to the character after six movies over nine years. (Also read: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer out, fans say ‘this movie will be epic’) Dave is not the first wrestler to join Hollywood. Dwayne Johnson and John Cena have also made a name for themselves in the industry. But filmmakers and fans have noted Dave’s enthusiasm to branch out as an actor since he began acting in 2006. He was recently seen in Rian Johnson‘s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in December where he played Duke, a former video game streamer turned men’s rights activist. Rian also stated he believes Dave has the potential to take a real dramatic lead role with an established filmmaker …

“Don’t Know If I Want Drax To Be My Legacy”

Farewell #DraxTheDestroyer ( Photo Credit – A Still From Guardians Of The Galaxy ) The only character who mastered the ability to stand so incredibly still, Drax The Destroyer actor Dave Bautista announces he won’t reprise the role after GOTG Vol 3. The former WWE star quickly became one of the most loved MCU characters. With over 10 years of playing the character of Drax in seven different MCU projects, Dave Bautista proved his versatility as an actor. While talking to GQ, Dave Bautista called his MCU exit a “relief”. He later added that playing the character of Drax the destroyer took a tool because of the makeup process was beating him down. “I’m so grateful for Drax. I love him. But there’s a relief [that it’s over], It wasn’t all pleasant. It was hard playing that role. The makeup process was beating me down”, said the actor. Dave Bautista says he does not want his MCU character of Drax to be his legacy. He further adds, “And I just don’t know if I want …