Dave Bautista (Batista) was main eventing Wrestlemania earlier this year and now after a huge breakout role in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, he’s landed the role of the villain in Bond 24 opposite Daniel Craig.
Via Latino Review,
We are looking to follow in the tradition of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy.
“Hinx (Male, 30 – 45)”
“Ideally over 6? 2?. Hinx is the main henchman/assassin. We are looking for an imposing extremely physically fit actor. He has several fights with Bond and will have to have stunt training. He has to drive. We are looking for someone very unusual, possibly from a sports background.”
“Height: 180cm – 195cm”
Drax was a perfect role for Bautista and this soubds like another tailor made part for his niche. Bautista was scheduled to return to the WWE for a final run next year but I don’t see how that will be possible with the slew of movies he’s been lining up. Bond 24 begins shooting in December.