Summary

  • Dave Bautista hinted at playing Bane in the DC Universe, fueling fan excitement.
  • Bautista's physicality makes him a perfect fit for the role of the iconic Batman villain.
  • Bautista could bring a well-rounded portrayal of Bane, showcasing both the character's strength and intelligence.

A Marvel Cinematic Universe star has teased his possible DC's movies; however, fans already have a clear favorite to take on the role — and it is an MCU star.

On Instagram, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise Drax actor Dave Bautista teased his casting as the DCU's Bane by sharing fan art of the Batman villain.

On Instagram, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise Drax actor Dave Bautista teased his casting as the DCU's Bane.

The actor has been the fan-favorite to take on the role for some time now, with Gunn's teases that Guardians of the Galaxy actors will his DCU fueling the fans' hopes of Bautista as Bane. While there are multiple DCU characters Bautista could play, it is easy to see why the MCU's Drax actor would be an interesting choice for Bane in The Brave and the Bold or other DCU projects.

Split image showing Bane in Harley Quinn and Batman The Animated Series.
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Why Dave Bautista Is The DCU’s Perfect Bane

Bane Is More Than Just His Looks

Physically, Bautista would be pitch-perfect as Bane. The Batman villain is most famously known for his imposing physique, with Bane being one of the foes who regularly tests Batman in hand-to-hand fights, being iconic for breaking the Dark Knight's back multiple times in the comics and other adaptations. With his previous WWE experience and roles such as Drax in the MCU, Bautista has Bane's physicality down.

However, Bane is not all about his strength, no matter if portrayals of the character, such as that of 1997's Batman & Robin, try to paint him as dumb muscle for other villains. Bane is actually one of Batman's most challenging foes due to his ability to present both a physical and an intellectual threat to Bruce Wayne. While director Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises touched on that aspect, Tom Hardy's awful Bane voice and the lack of the character's famous "Venom" substance hindered that version of Bane from going all-out.

As the DCU's Bane, Bautista could finally bring the best possible version of the Batman villain from the comics to the big screen. The actor's imposing physique and experience with fight scenes — and actual fighting — would be paired up nicely with his ability to play more nuanced, calculating characters. Bautista's roles in movies like Blade Runner 2049 and Knock at the Cabin have shown that he has what it takes to bring both the violent and smart sides of Bane to the DCU.

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