“Just can’t believe that,” Dave Bautista reveals he was surprised by Austin Butler’s gesture on the set of Dune in an extremely emotional way

Dave Bautista starred in the recent blockbuster movie, Dune 2. Ahead of its release, the WWE legend spoke candidly about working alongside co-star Austin Butler. In an interview with IMDb, he revealed that performing with Butler was “effortless.” While heaping praise on the actor, Bautista reflected on getting to know him personally.

The wrestler-turned-actor was surprised by how Butler showed interest in not only his acting but also his wrestling career. When asked why he felt so, Bautista expressed that, despite being in the position he is, he views himself as lucky to be working with the biggest actors in the world. Moreover, the 55-year-old claimed that this is how he’s always been.

We got to know each other a little bit before we started actually working together. And I just felt so comfortable with him. I was surprised that he actually took an interest in my life and my former career in wrestling.

Dave Bautista on Austin Butler

Since transitioning to Hollywood, Dave Bautista has earned the respect of audiences across the world. From ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to ‘Knock at the Cabin’, there’s a reason why he’s considered the best wrestler to showcase his talent on the big screen. Currently, Big Dave is filming for an upcoming action thriller, Trap House.

As for his professional wrestling career, The Animal bid adieu to the sport at WrestleMania 35. In his final match, he squared off against his former Evolution teammate, Triple H. A year later, he was set to headline the Hall of Fame class of 2020. However, the pandemic forced WWE to cancel the ceremony.

Dave Bautista on how wrestling helped him prepare for his role in Dune 2

As mentioned above, Dave Bautista is a guaranteed future Hall of Famer. As such, The Animal spoke openly about how his background in professional wrestling helped him prepare for Dune 2. While speaking to Arizona News, the 55-year-old revealed that it was easy for him to play his character, Glossu Rabbban.

Bautista explained that one of the things he learned from his wrestling career was to be angry. Surprisingly, Big Dave mentioned that he struggled prior to getting on-screen in WWE. To let go of his anxiety, he would walk out of the curtain and scream, which helped him relax significantly as well.

Speaking of his time in WWE, fans are eagerly anticipating his next appearance. And, as for his well-deserved Hall of Fame induction, Bautista wasn’t available during last year’s WrestleMania weekend in Los Angeles. Furthermore, there was no indication that the former World Heavyweight Champion was contemplated for this year’s event.

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