Expectations surrounding Dave Bautista’s role in Guardians of the Galaxy weren’t exactly high – after all, with the notable exemption of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, professional wrestlers have often struggled to make the transition to Hollywood. But Bautista’s turn as Drax the Destroyer was truly memorable, and the positive reception has put him firmly on Hollywood’s radar, opening the door for new opportunities.
One of those opportunities is a big one: Bautista has been cast as the villanous henchman Hinx in the upcoming 24th James Bond film. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film is expected to begin shooting in December, and Bautista has been tapped for the role that producers had described in casting calls that began popping up in August:
We are looking to follow in the tradition of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy.
Hinx (Male, 30 – 45)
Ideally over 6 foot 2 inches. 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.
Sounds like Bautista fits all of those requirements. Latino Review was the first site to break the news. Bond 24 (the official title has yet to be revealed) will hit theaters on November 6, 2015.
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