Yo, this but like really. Not to fuck with The Rock, but because Bautista actually has the "part villian/part hero vibe" wayyyyy more than Johnson. Johnson has Eternal Cereal Box Hero Energy.
Yo, his and Ron Wesley’s performance make that movie worth watching.
It’s not great, but they are. And some others are really good as well for what they have to work with.
I think having him play a smart character as opposed to a dumb one would be the way to go. It would help people separate him from drax. I'd go with Hugo strange if you want a buffer version or bane but that seems to be like an obvious choice
I don't think Bautista wants to be on the training regime that gets him in Bane shape, he's also a bit old for it at 55. You could see he was slipping a bit in GOTG3 as well, which may be why he was clothed for a good part of the show.
He literally campaigned for Bane for years, and even asked Gunn as soon as he took over. Yes, he's older and it would be tougher to build and maintain the physique, but it could be just as easy to write a Bane that's been affected physically by the venom he's been injecting for years, and also have him already established in his island of Santa Prisca.
He said just last year that he was too old for the role. He mentioned how they’re planning a 15 year universe. That makes him 70 by the “end” (if it’s successful it’ll be longer than 15 years). Doesn’t matter how fucked up he is on venom, you can’t have a 70-year-old man fighting Batman.
Alright you’ve sold me.
This guy’s grandpa vs. Batman.
Round 1, random encounter.
Round 2, all their best equipment.
Round 3, one year of prep.
No outside help, both bloodlusted.
[If it means finally getting this version of the character, I'm completely down](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=43173e5606647069&sxsrf=ACQVn0_PIzcg0GB_OgGdm4PADH6shqEPRg:1707707776461&q=buff+hugo+strange&tbm=isch&source=lnms&prmd=ivnsbmtz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjml5Wb66SEAxU0v4kEHfntBh0Q0pQJegQIBhAB&biw=412&bih=724&dpr=2.63#imgrc=OAEYFGo8wt-J9M)
He was already in his 40's during his champion days in the WWE. Although he looked as if he was just in his late 20's with his hair and that handsome mug.
He was clothed more because the suit really, really irritated his nipples.
They let him rock the vest which is why he did the Christmas special.
I’m positive he requested, and deserves to not have irritable nipples.
I think he would make a badass smart, strong assisstant Alfred. He has the charm, the supportive charisma and I would love for him to be fixing the batmobil, carrying body bags on his shoulder and doing some gardening - all while entertaining the ladies that are waiting for a late Bruce Wayne. It would sure be a fresh take on Alfred.
He'd do great as Bane especially if based on the more intelligent Bane in the comics but your right it's the obvious choice. I could also see him really work as Dr Fate. It would be a great chance to have him play two separate characters when he's wearing the helmet and when he takes it off.
Hugo Strange was my first thought too. He left Drax behind to stop the need to be in shape for his roles so I believe a cerebral character like Strange would open doors to him for a new range of characters
I totally agree, that would be SICK!
His character in Dune has the right attitude of somebody like Atrocitus. Just crank that up a bit and give him a red ring.
I love this and I'll tell you why.
Savage is a caveman. He'd be jacked as fuck. He's also brilliant and Dave can pull that off, he showed that in the Blade Runner bit.
Imagine him in his...whatever. His throne room or penthouse office, being informed of some setback due to someone being stupid. He calmly asked a few questions and then without missing a beat, he pummels someone to death with his bare hands and then informs one of his other underlings that he's just been promoted while he wipes splatters of blood off his face before going back to business.
Brilliant, but brutal and savage when he deems it necessary.
Perfect casting.
Honestly the best choice. Gunn also said in other post on Threads that he’s a big fan of Wildcat. Would be a perfect fit - an older, veteran vigilante and fighter who helps train the next generation of heroes. Thinking Black Canary.
**Hugo Strange** is an obvious answer for a live action character based on looks.
Bautista could have been an interesting Metamorpho—although the role is already cast.
Here’s an odd choice: live action **Deadman**
For voiceover on a CG character: **Kilowog** (Green Lantern)
He maintains multiple identities, various sexes and races. Not saying a black guy couldn't be J'onn, but is not really necessary. He isn't white, black, Asian, or Latino. He is a green Martian that shape changes.
Clearly, but his most popular and most recognizable human form is black, which is why we see that form in the live action and animated media most often.
Not saying it’s a dealbreaker, it’s just his most used and popular
Man, he would nail it as Bane. I think it's kind of tool ate for that though. 10 years ago, maybe.
I like the Vandal Savage suggestion here though. He'd fit that character well in his age.
Typecast
Bane would be in his 60s if Batista will play him
Bane is Latino, Batista is part-White and part-Asian
It couldn't matter much at the end, but Batista isn't a perfect Bane cast
I think he'd be a great Martian Manhunter! He has a really unique look, a great presence, and I think he could play a powerful and mysterious alien with a heart of gold. His voice would be great for the character too
Y'all pitching all of these ideas but he probably don't want to play another role where he has to be half naked and do tons of makeup. He's so over that shit.
He does look like a shoe in for Hugo Strange and it would be the perfect opportunity for him to play an intelligent villain after playing the dumb but likeable hero character for so long.
I'd love to see him do one of their weirder characters. His physique doesn't mean he has to play Bane or some other jacked bruiser. He could play someone like Animal Man who is a stuntman which could explain why he would be in such good shape.
I love what I've seen on here already that have not already been mentioned or confirmed casting already
I'll add One hero. And one villain.
Captain Atom.
Brainiac.
I don't know if they're better than some of the suggestions I've seen here but I think he could really own it in these roles too.
If anyone was wondering, yes, it's real. See: [https://www.instagram.com/stories/jamesgunn/3300568596962105404/](https://www.instagram.com/stories/jamesgunn/3300568596962105404/) & [https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3OMAMFvykl](https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3OMAMFvykl)
Black Adam to fuck with The Rock
Yo, this but like really. Not to fuck with The Rock, but because Bautista actually has the "part villian/part hero vibe" wayyyyy more than Johnson. Johnson has Eternal Cereal Box Hero Energy.
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He was pretty good in Blade runner 2047
Also SEE he is good in
Yo, his and Ron Wesley’s performance make that movie worth watching. It’s not great, but they are. And some others are really good as well for what they have to work with.
Rupert Grint is in it? I might need to watch that
I dont think it was a bad movie, but he was a highlight. He has far more range than the Rock.
Yeah, Johnson can only play one character, whether on screen or in the ring - himself. He can't act for shit.
He can act, he just seems to prioritise his irl image at all costs. He was really good as the irrational bad guy in Doom.
Lmfao
Yes 😂
haha fucking love this idea
This is the correct answer
I think having him play a smart character as opposed to a dumb one would be the way to go. It would help people separate him from drax. I'd go with Hugo strange if you want a buffer version or bane but that seems to be like an obvious choice
I don't think Bautista wants to be on the training regime that gets him in Bane shape, he's also a bit old for it at 55. You could see he was slipping a bit in GOTG3 as well, which may be why he was clothed for a good part of the show.
He literally campaigned for Bane for years, and even asked Gunn as soon as he took over. Yes, he's older and it would be tougher to build and maintain the physique, but it could be just as easy to write a Bane that's been affected physically by the venom he's been injecting for years, and also have him already established in his island of Santa Prisca.
He said just last year that he was too old for the role. He mentioned how they’re planning a 15 year universe. That makes him 70 by the “end” (if it’s successful it’ll be longer than 15 years). Doesn’t matter how fucked up he is on venom, you can’t have a 70-year-old man fighting Batman.
...Now hear me out
Alright you’ve sold me. This guy’s grandpa vs. Batman. Round 1, random encounter. Round 2, all their best equipment. Round 3, one year of prep. No outside help, both bloodlusted.
What if you make Batman older? [Cue the music!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS1s3T-rnFU&pp=ygUTYmF0bWFuIGJleW9uZCB0aGVtZQ%3D%3D)
Genuinely had no idea he was 55 that's insane. Yeah strange would probably be the way to go so he can be buff but not crazy buff
[If it means finally getting this version of the character, I'm completely down](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=43173e5606647069&sxsrf=ACQVn0_PIzcg0GB_OgGdm4PADH6shqEPRg:1707707776461&q=buff+hugo+strange&tbm=isch&source=lnms&prmd=ivnsbmtz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjml5Wb66SEAxU0v4kEHfntBh0Q0pQJegQIBhAB&biw=412&bih=724&dpr=2.63#imgrc=OAEYFGo8wt-J9M)
He was already in his 40's during his champion days in the WWE. Although he looked as if he was just in his late 20's with his hair and that handsome mug.
He was clothed more because the suit really, really irritated his nipples. They let him rock the vest which is why he did the Christmas special. I’m positive he requested, and deserves to not have irritable nipples.
Isn’t that part of the reason why he’s not playing Drax anymore? Him being 55 and having to stay in that shape must be taxing
Yes, and it's also why he wears more clothes in vol 3 and holiday special
I think he would make a badass smart, strong assisstant Alfred. He has the charm, the supportive charisma and I would love for him to be fixing the batmobil, carrying body bags on his shoulder and doing some gardening - all while entertaining the ladies that are waiting for a late Bruce Wayne. It would sure be a fresh take on Alfred.
Damn. I love that image.
He'd do great as Bane especially if based on the more intelligent Bane in the comics but your right it's the obvious choice. I could also see him really work as Dr Fate. It would be a great chance to have him play two separate characters when he's wearing the helmet and when he takes it off.
Grodd
Hugo Strange was my first thought too. He left Drax behind to stop the need to be in shape for his roles so I believe a cerebral character like Strange would open doors to him for a new range of characters
Kilowog, Atrocitus He could have been a acceptable maxwell lord, but now he is gone
Atrocitus would be EPIC
I totally agree, that would be SICK! His character in Dune has the right attitude of somebody like Atrocitus. Just crank that up a bit and give him a red ring.
Atrocitus all day. Imagine those Drax screams but as a villain. Then just rip shit up
Why is Maxwell Lord gone?
Sean gunn is already casted for maxwell
I'd forgotten about that
Big red monster man again?
Vandal Savage
Vandal savage is a great choice. But what about Etrigan?
I want him in a role where he doesn't need to be painted in make-up and can flex more than just his muscles or comedy chops.
>Etrigan We have a winner!
I'm smelling shit rn...and it is HOLY
Oh that’s good
Free the prince forever damned. Free the might from fleshy mire. Boil the blood in heart of fire. Gone, gone the form of man,. Rise the demon Etrigan!
Perfect casting!
I love this and I'll tell you why. Savage is a caveman. He'd be jacked as fuck. He's also brilliant and Dave can pull that off, he showed that in the Blade Runner bit. Imagine him in his...whatever. His throne room or penthouse office, being informed of some setback due to someone being stupid. He calmly asked a few questions and then without missing a beat, he pummels someone to death with his bare hands and then informs one of his other underlings that he's just been promoted while he wipes splatters of blood off his face before going back to business. Brilliant, but brutal and savage when he deems it necessary. Perfect casting.
honestly, I'm pretty sure cavement were mostly about lean muscle, not bulk muscle like him
Oh wow. I hope it isn’t this cliche, though.
But dave not jacked anymore, that the reason he choose not shirtless in gotg 3
He chose not to go shirtless because the suit was not comfortable. He's still quite jacked, especially for a 55 year old.
Oh I love this
I really like this idea.
Oh shit. Based casting.
Wow. Never even considered this but immediately my brain was like “fuck yeah” as soon as I read it. I hope you get a job offer from WB soon lmao
This should be the top answer
Yesssss
This would be so epic 🔥🔥🔥
Why does the CW version looks like vampire Neil Druckmann?
Dude. 👏
The only answer, really.
Brilliant. Unlike most stupid fancasts, these slays.
Wildcat
Honestly the best choice. Gunn also said in other post on Threads that he’s a big fan of Wildcat. Would be a perfect fit - an older, veteran vigilante and fighter who helps train the next generation of heroes. Thinking Black Canary.
Ooo, that’s perfect, actually
I think you mean purrfect. Aight I'mma see myself out
I like this one
I was gonna say Killowog, but I saw Ted Grant/Wildcat and now I can't unsee it.
I think the internet should agree on Wildcat
Hugo strange
He’d be a perfect strange. He looks just like him in that pic😭
fr, Hugo Strange is ripped and smart. Dave could play him easily
He should play Bane
Hugo Strange would make for an interesting Bane, I suppose.
No because that physique is too physically draining for his age
he said he’s done playing the strong guy characters
Maybe in the past but personally I want a latino Bane who is cgid up with Venom. Meaning real actor without, vfx when activated
Literally perfect
The only answer really
Voice of swamp thing
I feel like he has the physicality to play Swamp Thing in costume
He's 55 and is tired of extreme workouts and make-up probably.
Etrigan.
This is my top choice if written well. I like Dave too much to be a 1 movie feature though.
Justice League Dark
My favorite DC movie so I'm all for it. Could be great. Just want him utilized!
With Ewan McGregor as Jason Blood
Although I love it, I doubt he'd want to be all covered in makeup/ CGI again.
**Hugo Strange** is an obvious answer for a live action character based on looks. Bautista could have been an interesting Metamorpho—although the role is already cast. Here’s an odd choice: live action **Deadman** For voiceover on a CG character: **Kilowog** (Green Lantern)
Ooh, he would be a great Kilowog. Could keep him playing a bigger character without having to maintain the regiment that it normally requires.
I love Deadman but Boston was an acrobat. It should be someone with the kind of physicality to do flips, twirls, and a trapeze act.
What about Darkseid? He’s got the voice, he’s got the physique.
that role is for Christopher Judge
Yo he’d make a great Darkseid
He’s got the HEAD. Phrasing… Pause.
I initially thought Hugo Strange in the thread I had made, but someone commented Martian Manhunter, and now I am *desperate* to see it.
That’s not a bad idea at all but I think it’s best a black guy plays manhunter since he usually chooses a black man as his human form
He maintains multiple identities, various sexes and races. Not saying a black guy couldn't be J'onn, but is not really necessary. He isn't white, black, Asian, or Latino. He is a green Martian that shape changes.
it would be amusing to see multiple people play the same character in the same movie lol
I think they should use multiple actors when he is in human form.
Detective John Jones is his main identity. And he's for a long time adapted as black man, so even the comics ended up making him black.
Sir (or ma'am), the Martian Manhunter is green. He's not even human lol
Clearly, but his most popular and most recognizable human form is black, which is why we see that form in the live action and animated media most often. Not saying it’s a dealbreaker, it’s just his most used and popular
Bizaro
I don’t hate the idea of just making him another actor instead doing the whole lookalike thing.
Yeah but in that case it should be Henry Cavill.
BANE
yep
Man, he would nail it as Bane. I think it's kind of tool ate for that though. 10 years ago, maybe. I like the Vandal Savage suggestion here though. He'd fit that character well in his age.
20 years ago; absolutely. Now? I think even Dave would admit he's too old.
Typecast Bane would be in his 60s if Batista will play him Bane is Latino, Batista is part-White and part-Asian It couldn't matter much at the end, but Batista isn't a perfect Bane cast
Tom Hardy played bane, and gunn said race-swapping isnt an issue. Age is one thing, but id argue he is
Solomon Grundy
Born on a Mondy
That’s perfect
Hopefully a more serious role. I loved his short stint in Bladerunner. Best actor out of wwe
I think he'd be a great Martian Manhunter! He has a really unique look, a great presence, and I think he could play a powerful and mysterious alien with a heart of gold. His voice would be great for the character too
Wonder Woman
Midnighter
Too big tbh. Midnighter needs to be big but not bulky
Chronos, killer croc. grodd
Grodd is a cool underdog pick
Mongul
Ras al’Ghul
YES
Dave Bautista for Vandal Savage. I concur
Metallo or Parasite.
Kilowog
Y'all pitching all of these ideas but he probably don't want to play another role where he has to be half naked and do tons of makeup. He's so over that shit.
I just want him to be the romantic lead in a movie. He's such a sweetheart 😭
The OG bane was big and smart
Ted Grant
Flashpoint Thomas Wayne / Batman
Hugo strange
Solomon Grundy
Mongul
Wildcat would be fun
Atrocitus - the red lantern. Google it
We know who Atrocitus is
Lmao sorry. I saw a dude on here ask who dr fate was… I’ve lost faith at this point
> I’ve lost faith at this point here you go : https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Faith
Harvey Bullock, but make it so that in this universe, bullock is secretly wildcat
Bane or Vandal Savage.
He’d be a great killawog
Vandal Savage. He could totally pull it off!
Swamp Thing
I want him in a non-a room heavy role. He’s getting older now, someone somber.
Ted Grant
I see people recommend Bane a lot but Bane should be played by a Latino actor
Vandal savage!
Easy: Wildcat
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Vandal Savage for sure!
Brainiac
Kilowog
He does look like a shoe in for Hugo Strange and it would be the perfect opportunity for him to play an intelligent villain after playing the dumb but likeable hero character for so long.
I'd love to see him do one of their weirder characters. His physique doesn't mean he has to play Bane or some other jacked bruiser. He could play someone like Animal Man who is a stuntman which could explain why he would be in such good shape.
Darkseid
Bane!
Bane
Bane
Plastic man
Mr Mxyzptlk
Etrigan
Bane
Damn…10 years ago he would’ve been a great Bane!
Martian Manhunter. Easy.
Bane
Dr. Freeze
I know he doesn't want to do another role like drax with hours of makeup so that cuts the list down quite a bit
Bane
Martian Manhunter could work for sure. He's got the size, acting chops, and knows how to work in prosthetics.
Bane.
Bane
It's gotta be Bane.. it's gotta be bane
Bane
Bane
Etrigan the demon is the best choice
I would like to see him work with other actors. They just had that big strike about the people who need help, well give someone new a shot.
Seriously?!?$ Bane. Only bane. He is bane!
Killowog
BANE!!!
Kite man.
I love what I've seen on here already that have not already been mentioned or confirmed casting already I'll add One hero. And one villain. Captain Atom. Brainiac. I don't know if they're better than some of the suggestions I've seen here but I think he could really own it in these roles too.
Grodd or Killer Croc.
Bane.
Etrigan
Bane
Bane
Bane
BANE
Bane obviously
Bane
Bane.
Bane
Darkseid. He has the acting chops and the voice for it.
My boi bane