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While it wasn’t until he hit his 30s that Dave Bautista got his big break in the realm of pro-wrestling, it didn’t take the actor too long to earn himself the status of Animal in WWE. Apart from his personality and charisma, the actor’s huge build was another major factor that contributed to him becoming a force of nature during theRuthless AggressionEra.
But even though it’s not uncommon for pro wrestlers to maintain brute physiques, since parting ways with WWE, Bautista hasn’t shied away from shifting his weight to fit the required role. However, his recent shift in muscle has fans startled, as it’s a far cry from what fans are accustomed to seeing when it comes to the Animal.
Dave Bautista’s Muscle Loss Has Fans Shocked
UnlikeDwayne Johnson, who continues to maintain his chiseled physique, as it’s now a part of his brand,Dave Bautistaopened up about shredding a notable 50 pounds through Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Considering he got huge during his stint in M. Night Shyamalan’sKnock at the Cabin, in which he weighed 300 pounds, the actor used Brazilian jiu-jitsu to lose some of it during his time filmingDune.
But in this process of losing weight with his friend and trainer Jason Manly, he alsosacrificeda lot of his muscle, which once defined his run in the WWE.
I was trimming down, and I’ve sacrificed a lot of muscle. But I’m OK with it because I just feel more comfortable.
This is more notable in the Animal’s new photograph at the backstage ofThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and fans of the Wrestling icon are startled by this drastic shift in his physique.
That is not the animal 😤😤😤pic.twitter.com/M4URSwP8ny
Is it me or batista is getting small 😭pic.twitter.com/vpcaSdcuTL
Maintaining that much muscle at his age naturally is not healthy for him, still looks solid and healthyW Batista
There’s nothing wrong with him, just lost weight people. No need for him to be 290 and jacked at his age
Most likely he got smaller for a movie roll. Like so many other actors
However, it’s important to keep in mind that unlike Johnson,who refused to fit the Hollywood ways, Bautista has shined as a character actor.
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And at this point in theGuardiansstar’s career, it’s reasonable to see why maintaining muscles is no longer his priority.
Dave Bautista teared up after landing Rabban inDune
Since breaking out in Hollywood with the role of Drax inGuardians of the Galaxy, Dave Bautista has been carefully building his filmography after takingSteve Austin’s advice to heart. Moreover, for his brief stint inBlade Runner 2049, which serves as a proper testament to his acting chops, Bautista had to prove to Denis Villeneuve that he was fit for the part.
Like I had to do an audition, a makeup test, and screen test because originally Denis didn’t think I was right for the role, so I really had to prove myself.
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Following his dedication to this brief role in one of his most acclaimed films to date, Villeneuve would later call him to cast as Rabban inDuneand laterDune: Part Two. Bautistarecalledtearing up by this offer, as he stressed that the call from Villeneuve was really validating.
Dune: Part Twois available to stream on Max.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
