In a recent episode of the chat show, The Jonathan Ross Show, former professional wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista made an appearance and had an entertaining and lively conversation with the host. Bautista, who is currently based in Florida, expressed his love for London and what he misses about the city, including the energy, the West End, and his frequent visits to Nando’s.
The conversation took a funny turn when Jonathan Ross mentioned his experience participating in a wrestling event at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, where comedians faced off against professional wrestlers. Ross hilariously admitted to being constantly hit in the face with a tray during his matches. Bautista, known for his successful wrestling career, shared some insights about the entertainment value being the most important aspect of professional wrestling.
Ross then brought up the topic of auditions and nervousness, to which Bautista revealed that he still gets nervous before auditions, despite being an established actor. He attributed this to his social anxiety and shared that he uses glasses and hats as comfort objects to ease his nerves. Despite his anxiety, he has managed to overcome it and continue his successful career in the entertainment industry.
The conversation then shifted to Bautista’s possible appearance in the next Thor movie, which was being filmed in Australia at the same time he was there. While Bautista couldn’t confirm or deny his involvement, he mentioned traveling with the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy cast, including Chris Pratt, who did confirm being in the movie. Bautista also praised Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, describing him as a lovable and talented individual.
They also touched upon the Guardians of the Galaxy series, with Bautista confirming his participation in the third installment. He expressed his excitement about finishing this journey with the director, James Gunn, who was rehired after an issue with Disney. Bautista’s support for Gunn had caused some tension with Disney, but now they are set to complete the trilogy and start filming in November.
Towards the end of the conversation, Ross mentioned that Bautista has stated that the upcoming Guardians movie will likely be his last as Drax. Bautista explained that he didn’t think it would be surprising news, as it is common for trilogies to come to an end. He expressed his excitement about people missing the character and feeling like he did something right. However, he also mentioned that he doesn’t want to continue playing the role as he will be 54 years old by the time the movie is released.
The interview ended on a light note when Ross jokingly announced that Tom Jones would be appearing as Drax in the next Guardians movie, making reference to Tom Jones‘ recent success with his album at the age of 80. Bautista expressed his gratitude for the conversation and looks forward to returning to London to talk with Ross again in person.
Overall, Bautista’s appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show was filled with entertaining moments, insightful discussions, and exciting revelations about his career and future projects. Fans of Bautista and the Guardians of the Galaxy series have much to look forward to in the upcoming installment.
