It looks like Dave Bautista will star in the long awaitedKiller’s Game. The movie is based on the book of the same name, which was written by Jay Bonansinga and first published in 1997. The book received praise upon its release and a movie deal was pretty much inevitable. Talks of a big screen adaptation started right after the book hit shelves and a number of actors have been attached to star in it over the years, including Wesley Snipes and Michael Keaton. Most recently, Jason Statham was attached to the role early last year.
Dave Bautistawill play Joe Flood inKiller’s Game, a veteran hitman who finds out he is terminally ill and only has months to live. After receiving the health news, he decides to put a hit out on himself, only to later find out later the lab made a mistake and he is not really sick. Flood spends the rest of the time fighting off some intense assassins who are trying to take him out after he ordered them to do so.
Killer’s Gamehas been around for a long time, but seeing Dave Bautista’s name attached just makes sense. The actor and formerWWE wrestlerhas been stepping up his acting game lately and has become an in-demand actor. Bautista announced his WWE retirement earlier this week and will spend the rest of his time trying out different roles. Since appearing inGuardians of the Galaxy, Bautista showed off a comedic side, which surprised many people.
The comedic side of Dave Bautista is on full display in the recent trailers forStuberandMy Spy. In addition, the actor has delivered very different performances in movies likeBlade Runner 2049andHotel Artemisthat have reshaped his image. Bautista has also been tapped to star in Denis Villeneuve’s upcomingDuneremake, which has the potential to be huge. While Bautista doesn’t like to be compared to fellow wrestler-turned actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he certainly seems to share the same hardworking ethic and is getting set to star in a lot of upcoming projects.
DJ Caruso(Disturbia) has been tapped to directKiller’s Gameand the project will be produced by Endurance Media’s Steve Richards with Andrew Lazar of Mad Chance. There is no production start date at this time, but Dave Bautista will have to clear some time in his busy schedule to get to work on this one. James Gunn reportedly wants him inThe Suicide Squad, he hasGuardians of the Galaxy 3on the way, andDune. This isn’t even mentioning the fact that he will more than likely be included inAvengers: Endgame, which hits theaters at the end of this month. The Dave BautistaKiller’s Gamecasting news was first reported byCollider.
