Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Marvel star Dave Bautista is a well-known name in Hollywood. After retiring from his wrestling career, the WWE star started acting withThe Man with the Iron Fistsin 2012. Throughout his career, he starred in several films. However, the actor is popularly known for his role in the MCU. TheArmy of the Deadstar plays Drax the Destroyer in MCU’sGuardians of the Galaxy. Except for the movie series, Bautista reprised his role inInfinity WarandEndgame.
He would also appear in the upcoming threequel of theGuardians of the Galaxy. The film will follow up the adventures of Guardians after the events ofEndgame. It is expected to be the last edition in the series and the last time Dave Bautista will reprise his role in the MCU. The actor has already started expressing what he wants to do followingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
Read More:“This is my kind of sh-t”: Dave Bautista Flames Potential Casting in ‘Gears of Waar’ Netflix Adaptation After Claiming He’s Done With Big, Buff Roles
Dave Bautista Wants to Play Marcus Fenix in Gears of War Movie
Netflix recently announced a live-action adaptation and an animated series based on the popular game series Epic Games,Geras of War. Fans, who have been eagerly waiting for this adaptation, have already shared their opinion about which actor should play the role of the protagonist, Marcus Fenix.
Guardians of the GalaxystarDave Bautistahas been fan-cast as Marcus Fenix for a while. And with his MCU journey ending with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, the actor has expressed what he wants to do next in his acting career.
Dave Bautista shared a video on his Twitter page, making his pitch for the role of Marcus Fenix inGears of War. TheMy Spystar had the trooper Armor from the Xbox game series and captioned the post as, “I can’t make this any easier.”
This comes after the streaming platform announced the movie and the animated series. TheFinal Scorestar has been one of the top choices to play the role. Other actors who have been fan-cast as the legendary war hero include stars likeVin DieselandJohn Cena.
Read More:There’s only one right casting choice – Dave Bautista’: DC Fans Divided Over Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista After James Gunn Hints DCU Lobo Project
Netflix Announced the Gears of War Movie And an Animated Series
Earlier this week, the streaming giant Netflix announced a number of projects based on the popular gameGears of War. It includes a live-action adaptation film along with an animated series.
Gears of Warsfollows a Delta Squad, engaged in a war with a race of genetically altered humans. Marcus Fenix, a retired gear soldier from the Coalition of Ordered Governments army, led the Delta Squad in a war against the Locust Horde.
The Netflix adaptation is expected to follow the same story as the game. The film and the series will be produced in partnership with the game developer The Coalition.
Read More:Why James Gunn Ending the Franchise With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Is a Bad Idea
It would not be the first video game adaptation on Netflix, as the streaming platform already has a number of video game adaptations under its name, includingAssassin’s Creed, Sonic Prime, BioShock,and more. Netflix has not revealed when the series will officially be released.
Dave Bautista has earlier joined the fifth installment of the game series,Gears 5, where he was playable in the game’s multiplayer modes as a character skin. TheSpectrestar is currently set to star in the upcoming threequel of theGuardians of the Galaxy.
Other than the MCU movie, he is also set to star inKnock at the Cabin,which is set to release on 31 May 2025.
Source:GameFragger
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3450
Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
More from Laxmi Rajput
Gen V Season 2: How Many Episodes Are in the Prime Video Series?
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: Luke Hemsworth Reveals Marvel Link That Sneaks Into His Dark Wolf Role
How Did Mila Kunis Prepare for Black Swan? Harsh 12 Hours Routine Details
Recommended
Every Fallout Season 2 Detail Revealed at Gamescom 2025
Switch 2 Scores Another Huge Win, as Indiana Jones The Order of Giants Lands September 4
Sekiro: No Defeat Might Outshine the Elden Ring Movie as FromSoft’s Next Big Adaptation
Everything You Can Unlock In The New Final Final Fantasy 14 X Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover
5 Addictive Discord Games That Will Hook Your Whole Squad
Dave Bautistagears of warGuardians Of The Galaxy Holiday SpecialGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Netflix Adaptation
