By Tanya Diente | October 15, 2014 1:02 PM EST
Following the success of his portrayal as Drax "The Destroyer" in "Guardians of the Galaxy," WWE star Dave Batista has reportedly grabbed the role of the villain Hinx in "James Bond 24." His new Hollywood movie involvement could allegedly put a hold on his wrestling career especially his participation at Wrestlemania 31.
Rumours broke a few weeks ago about the casting call for Hinx in "James Bond 24." According to Movieweb, producers wanted someone who can portray a resemblance to the iconic 007 villains Oddjob and Jaws. The team was reportedly looking for an actor between 30 and 45 years old who is over six feet tall.
Now Wrestlinginc has confirmed that Dave Batista has landed the role of "iconic baddy." Standing at 6'6", the 45-year-old WWE star will be the main henchman or assassin in "James Bond 24." Portraying the role of Hinx requires the actor to be physically fit since he will have several fight scenes with agent 007. Dave Batista, whose real name is Dave Bautista, will reportedly also need stunt training and driver's training. Being an active participant of the extreme physical sport of wrestling has also landed him the role. Casting call was also out for a Hinx actor who comes from a sports background.
However, landing the role of Hinx in "James Bond 24" may put a hold to Dave Batista's wrestling career. According to Inquisitr, he may put off appearances in the Royal Rumble 2015 and Wrestlemania 31. The 45-year-old is reportedly getting older and has supposedly eyed Wrestlemania to be his farewell WWE participation.
Additionally, Dave Batista was supposedly expected by WWE officials to hold off hisHollywood profession even for a short time so he can focus on his wrestling career. He was reportedly originally paired up for a match with Randy Orton at Wrestlemania 30 for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. He was assured of the title long enough before returning to promote "Guardians of the Galaxy." Unfortunately, according to the report, that deal never happened, which left the wrestler to forego his desire for "creative control" over his WWE fights.
Filming for "James Bond 24" begins on Dec. 6. Along with Dave Batista as Hinx, Daniel Craig will reprise his role as James Bond for the fourth time.
Following the success of his portrayal as Drax "The Destroyer" in "Guardians of the Galaxy," WWE star Dave Batista has reportedly grabbed the role of the villain Hinx in "James Bond 24." His new Hollywood movie involvement could allegedly put a hold on his wrestling career especially his participation at Wrestlemania 31.
Rumours broke a few weeks ago about the casting call for Hinx in "James Bond 24." According to Movieweb, producers wanted someone who can portray a resemblance to the iconic 007 villains Oddjob and Jaws. The team was reportedly looking for an actor between 30 and 45 years old who is over six feet tall.
Now Wrestlinginc has confirmed that Dave Batista has landed the role of "iconic baddy." Standing at 6'6", the 45-year-old WWE star will be the main henchman or assassin in "James Bond 24." Portraying the role of Hinx requires the actor to be physically fit since he will have several fight scenes with agent 007. Dave Batista, whose real name is Dave Bautista, will reportedly also need stunt training and driver's training. Being an active participant of the extreme physical sport of wrestling has also landed him the role. Casting call was also out for a Hinx actor who comes from a sports background.
However, landing the role of Hinx in "James Bond 24" may put a hold to Dave Batista's wrestling career. According to Inquisitr, he may put off appearances in the Royal Rumble 2015 and Wrestlemania 31. The 45-year-old is reportedly getting older and has supposedly eyed Wrestlemania to be his farewell WWE participation.
Additionally, Dave Batista was supposedly expected by WWE officials to hold off hisHollywood profession even for a short time so he can focus on his wrestling career. He was reportedly originally paired up for a match with Randy Orton at Wrestlemania 30 for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. He was assured of the title long enough before returning to promote "Guardians of the Galaxy." Unfortunately, according to the report, that deal never happened, which left the wrestler to forego his desire for "creative control" over his WWE fights.
Filming for "James Bond 24" begins on Dec. 6. Along with Dave Batista as Hinx, Daniel Craig will reprise his role as James Bond for the fourth time.
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