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Ever since James Gunn took control of DC Studios, discussions have emerged regarding the possible involvement of theGuardians of the Galaxycast in the new DCU. Fans have suggested several characters, including for the Drax actor Dave Bautista in the DC Universe. Although nothing is confirmed as of yet, the actor has expressed interest in working with theGuardians of the Galaxydirector again in a recent interview.
It has prompted theSuicide Squaddirector to do something unexpected as he asked fans about what role should Bautista play in the DCU. And fans have multiple suggestions, including one prominent role of Hugo Strange in the revamped DC Universe.
James Gunn Potentially Wants to Cast Dave Bautista in the DCU
Marvel star Dave Bautista recently shared during aninterviewthat he would love to work with James Gunn again as he described him as an“incredible director.”However, he also shared that they have not had any such discussions so far.
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It was followed byJames Gunnalso expressing his desire to have theGuardians of the Galaxyactor join the DC Universe, as he asked fans onThreads,“Who would you like to see Dave play in the DCU?”While fans have suggested various characters for him to portray, most of the fans are hoping to see the actor taking on the role of either the Batman nemesis Bane or Hugo Strange.
I’m down for Hugo Strange. I bet he’d enjoy playing it over a character like Bane, given his time as Drax. (I’d want to change it up, at least)
— BargainBinGaming (@BargainBGaming)July 16, 2025
Bane is probably the easiest for Bautista to jump into. But I could see Hugo Strange too. Either way this should happen for sure. Would like to see him in more movies. He does a good job.pic.twitter.com/pJnYf8l2Li
— PromptlyAI (@PromptlyAI_YT)June 07, 2025
He would make a great Hugo Strangepic.twitter.com/g0WcHZADTm
— 𝙅𝙑1𝙄3𝙉 ♉︎ | Invincible S3 | (@JV1I3N_)June 24, 2025
One of these will be awesome!pic.twitter.com/ZQjGqVuzmm
— B0IBENNE (@B0IBENNE)August 25, 2025
Hugo Strange for sure
— Richie’s Room (@RichieRoom)July 29, 2025
I would have said bane, but after he said that he prefer roles were he doesnt need to bulk up because hes getting older, hugo strange seems the best option, expecially after the fact that the arkham series became a dcu project
— Jak4l (@Cst419)July 05, 2025
Despite fans’ enthusiasm, Bautista has shared that he might not be the best fit for the role of Bane. While nothing is certain as of yet, the latest updates seemed to suggest theDunestar could soon have a meeting with the DC head potentially for the role of Hugo Grant in the DCU.
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Dave Bautista Shared He Could Not Play Bane in James Gunn’s DCU
Dave Bautistahas expressed his eagerness to play the Batman villain, Bane. However, he has also opened up about the reason he might not be fit for the role anymore. The 55-year-old actor has shared that he does not see himself playing the DC villain as James Gunn may“need to start from scratch, and I think you need to start with younger actors.”
He also shared the potential long-term plans for the franchise as one of the reasons, saying that he could not commit to the role of Bane for that long. The actor has opened up about the efforts he had to put in to maintain the look of Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, given that the character is mostly shirtless.
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And Bautista is not sure if he can handle such a physically demanding role again for an extended period.“I don’t think at this point in my career that I can bring justice to Bane anymore,”he toldInsiderbefore adding,“I just don’t know if I could handle the physical part.”
However, his resemblance to DC villain Hugo Strange has now made him a considerable choice for the role of the mad scientist and psychologist. The role would offer Bautista a prominent character to play in the DC Universe and a significant departure from his usual roles. Unlike Bane, Strange’s character relies more on intellect than physicality, which would be a relief for Bautista’s concerns about maintaining a certain physique.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
