Is Dave Bautista still Drax?

Dave Bautista is reflecting on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise as it nears the third volume, signaling a final outing for Drax the Destroyer. The actor first took on the character in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, reprising his role in 2017’s Vol. 2 and Vol. 3, the latter of which is in preproduction.

Is Drax gonna be in Guardians of the Galaxy 3?

If all goes as planned, Bautista will finish production on Guardians 3 in April. “That will be the end of my Drax journey,” he says. “It’s been a hell of a journey with this cast and Guardians and the whole Marvel Universe,” he tells PEOPLE. “I feel like it really launched my career.

Why did Bautista leave Drax?

Part of the actor’s desire to stop playing Drax has to do with the intense physical demands of the role, he explained: “I’ve been doing interviews and talking a lot about Guardians, and I didn’t think it was going to be news, because I figured everybody assumed that this is how it works.

Who will play Drax now?

Dave Bautista
Dave Bautista has been playing the role of Drax in MCU since 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy. He reprised the role in its sequel and the last two Avengers movies, Infinity War and Endgame. Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista has opened up about the future of his Marvel Cinematic Universe character Drax the Destroyer.

How did Drax get his tattoos?

He was beaten to a pulp and thrown off a cliff, giving the others time to enslave the town. During this time, Drax went through a metamorphosis that resulted in a less-addled mind, as well as a sleeker physique and red tattoos adorning his arms and shoulders.

Why was Drax replaced?

“There was a script years ago that obviously is going to have to change because the whole direction of the Marvel universe has changed.” Bautista said director James Gunn had previously pitched a spin-off movie between Bautista’s Drax and Pom Klementieff’s Mantis. … He really wanted to do a Drax and Mantis film.

Who is the new Drax?

Dave Bautista
Drax (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Drax
First appearance Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Based on Drax the Destroyer by Jim Starlin
Adapted by James Gunn Nicole Perlman
Portrayed by Dave Bautista

Who plays the blue guy in Guardians of the Galaxy 2?

Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker
Born April 6, 1955 Jasper, Alabama, U.S.
Education DePaul University (BFA)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1986–present

Is Drax being recast?

Drax Creator Comments on Dave Bautista Being Recast for Future MCU Movies. … Jim Starlin, the comic writer and artist responsible for creating Drax the Destroyer, has weighed in on Dave Bautista’s recent statements that he is ready to move on from his Guardians of the Galaxy role.

Who is replacing Bautista in Guardians of the Galaxy?

actor Brett Azar
In response to news that Drax creator Jim Starlin supports recasting Dave Bautista’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Azar raised his hand, saying simply, “I’m right here.” 34-year-old actor Brett Azar has a lot of potential as a replacement for Dave Bautista in future Guardians of the Galaxy projects.

Is Michael Rooker missing a hand?

Michael Rooker shared a special moment with a young fan of The Walking deceased who was curious if it hurt when he lost his hand on the show and how he made the whole sword-like contraption with just one hand. Rooker responded “It totally hurt! Oh my god! Dude, when I had to chop my hand off, I was in such pain!

What is Yondu’s arrow?

yaka
Weapons. Yondu uses a 5-foot (1.5 m) single curve bow and a quiver of arrows composed of yaka, a special sound-sensitive metal found only on Centauri IV. A yaka arrow can actually change its trajectory in response to certain high-octave whistle-sounds some Centaurians can produce.

Is Yondu a Kree?

Yondu is not a Kree. The original comic version (from the future) was from a human colony on Alpha Centauri. Apparently this is also true (other than being from the future and of originally human descent) in the MCU – his people are from Alpha Centauri.