The renowned ‘Animal’ Dave Batista expresses his priority: securing a coveted position among the illustrious names in the WWE Hall of Fame, rather than gracing the credits of an upcoming DC Comics film helmed by James Gunn.
James Gunn’s Appointment and DC Universe’s Direction
James Gunn, recognized for his directorial contributions to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy series and the 2021 blockbuster The Suicide Squad, assumed the role of Co-Chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran in late 2022. This strategic move aimed to bring clarity and coherence to DC Comics’ cinematic endeavors following a tumultuous journey since the release of Man of Steel in 2013.
Batista’s WWE Hall of Fame Aspiration
During a recent interview with Comicbook.com, Batista was posed with the question of his preference between being enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame or joining James Gunn‘s envisioned universe for DC. His response encapsulated his sentiment: “I don’t know… I couldn’t give an honest answer to that and I’m only going to say this because we have had conversations over the years … it would be WWE Hall of Fame.”
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Batista’s Relationship with James Gunn
Batista shares a notable history with James Gunn, having portrayed the formidable Drax the Destroyer in all three installments of the Guardians series, alongside various other Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. In the past year, Batista disclosed discussions with Gunn regarding the portrayal of Bane in a prospective DC venture. Bane, recognized for his pivotal role in the Knightfall storyline by shattering Batman’s spine upon his debut in 1993, has since emerged as one of the Dark Knight’s most iconic adversaries.
