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Dave Bautista Is Relieved to Exit Marvel, Admitting That Playing "Silly" Drax "Wasn't All Pleasant": "I just don't know if I want Drax to be my legacy."

I don’t care about the spotlight, I don’t care about fame. Night Shyamalan](https://hypebeast.com/tags/m-night-shyamalan) thriller, [Knock at the Cabin](https://hypebeast.com/tags/knock-at-the-cabin). [Dave Bautista](https://hypebeast.com/tags/dave-bautista) is ready to move on from Drax the Destroyer and the [Marvel Cinematic Universe](https://hypebeast.com/tags/mcu). [Marvel](https://hypebeast.com/tags/marvel) projects, Bautista wants to leave Drax behind and start a new chapter. In a recent interview with [GQ](https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-dave-bautista), the action star who has long been most recognized for his role as Drax in the [Guardians of the Galaxy](https://hypebeast.com/tags/guardians-of-the-galaxy) franchise, wants to reach into his more dramatic persona. I want to remember my dialogue, but not at the expense of losing the emotion of the scene.” Bautista also said that when it comes to fame, he said, “Honestly, I could give a f**k [about being a movie star].” He later adds, “I don’t live a great big glamorous life.

The wrestler turned actor says he doesn't want Guardians of the Galaxy's Drax to be his legacy.

a respected actor". "I'm nervous about things. And his relief might be the ability to do that while no longer "feeling obligated to Marvel to stay in that role," Katie says. He said it was never his intention to imitate The Rock, but said he does "just want to be… The professional wrestler turned actor is "grateful" to have played the character in the popular Marvel films but says he doesn't want it to be his "legacy". Dave Bautista says he feels "relief" that his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy is coming to an end.

Ten years ago, when James Gunn cast former professional wrestler Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, some were skeptical. Sure, this dude was a charismatic ...

[a Holiday Special](https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-marvel-studios-1849700099), and several other Marvel cameos, you understand how a performer like that is ready to leave it behind and try something new. 3](https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer-breakdown-marvel-1849846416) his theaters. [when James Gunn cast](https://gizmodo.com/dave-bautista-says-his-audition-for-guardians-of-the-ga-1835187309) former professional wrestler Dave Bautista as [Drax the Destroyer](https://gizmodo.com/dave-bautista-may-not-do-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-1828138248), some were skeptical. Does he just go off and leave the Guardians? 3 writer/director James Gunn confirmed on his Instagram Stories that, yes, the upcoming film will be the final time Bautista plays Drax. Though the character is a fan favorite, the actor reveals that he [never wanted Drax to be his signature](https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-marvel-studios-1849700099) role and that [he’ll officially be leaving it behind](https://gizmodo.com/dave-bautista-thinks-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-cou-1846807791) this May when [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Six Marvel movies and a holiday special later, he told GQ Hype that he's now glad to say goodbye to the gray superhero. “I'm so grateful for Drax. I love him,” ...

Night Shyamalan’s [Knock at the Cabin](http://www.vulture.com/2022/09/knock-at-the-cabin-trailer-m-night-shyamalan.html) came knocking, eh? 3](http://www.vulture.com/2022/12/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-trailer-release-date-cast-details.html) releases on May 5. [Dave Bautista](http://www.vulture.com/2021/05/dave-bautista-interview-netflix-army-of-the-dead.html) first learned that he would be playing Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, he was in his car and had to pull over because he was crying so hard. Six Marvel movies and a holiday special later, he [told](https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-dave-bautista?mbid=social_twitter&utm_brand=gq&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned) GQ that he’s now glad to say good-bye to the [gray](https://twitter.com/jamesgunn/status/1598798305047506945?lang=en) superhero. It’s a silly performance, and I want to do more dramatic stuff.” He added that he has never wanted to be the next Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and simply aspires to be respected as a good actor. When

Former wrestler Dave Bautista's breakout role in Hollywood was with the 2014 Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn.

In a new interview with GQ magazine, Dave spoke about taking his acting career to the next level. It was hard playing that role. Former wrestler Dave Bautista's breakout role in Hollywood was with the 2014 Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn.