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Dave Bautista, like many before him, comes from the wrestlers turned actors fraternity. Yet for many of his fans, it is hard to him in that box. True that he used to be a wrestler but when it comes to his current profession, it is hard to believe he made such a huge drastic change seeing how natural and prolific of a performer he truly is.
Even though it was his role of Dax the Destroyer that put him in the spotlight and made him one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, it was purely his talent that has made him come so far. While haters and critics sometimes state his success is because of his Manager, the recent praise from Hollywood legend, Denis Villeneuve proves Bautista truly is an incredible actor.
Haters Will Shut Up After Hearing Denis Villeneuve’s Praise For Dave Bautista
Dave Bautistamight have been a professional wrestler before but he sure is a terrific actor today. In the long list of Hollywood’s wrestler-turned-actors, Bautista has been considered by many as thebest actor of them all. And it is a fact that even hisGlass Oniondirection,Rian Johnsonagrees with (seeThe Atlantic).
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Despite it all, there have been times when haters have been brutal to him, calling him out for being a terrible actor (seeRedditandSherdog Forum). However, while talking toGizmodorecently, the actor himself revealed the praise he received from hisDunedirector,Denis Villeneuveand it is bound to shut all of his haters down.
“I’ve never had a director until Denis, since Denis, say to me that you’re a very strong actor. And he said this to me on the first film. I was holding back because I was self-conscious [and] I was. I was very unsure of myself. And he came to me. He said, ‘I feel like you’re holding back. You’re a very strong actor, my friend. Just follow your instincts’… that was an experience I’ve never had before or since, with a director of that caliber. So it means everything. It’s validation.”
Listening to the high praise and Bautista’s heartwarming reaction to it, fans of his were certainly elated and many of them stated that the validation and praise were long due.
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Fans React To Denis Villeneuve’s High Praise For Dave Bautista
Once a totally broke guy, Dave Bautista has made it so far only because of his talent and pure hard work. Not wanting to bethe next Rockor even a superstar, Bautista has been constantly putting in a lot of effort and work into becoming a better actor, which to him is bigger than any accolade (viaGQ).
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And to have such an extraordinary director and filmmaker praise him when Bautista was doubting himself the most elated the fans and many of them had some gratifying and touching reactions to it.
Dave is like the best wrestler turned actor. Always a pleasure, always willing to use his hugeness and voice for comedy or anything. We need more of him.
— ✨💎✨ (@barklikea)July 26, 2025
Dave IS the best actor to transition from his former profession to now. This isn’t even debatable. He clears the Rock and Cena. I dare say even Piper.
— Jason Carmona/ The Cultured Gamer (@MOSESivviOC)June 21, 2025
I mean aside from GOTG and Dune, his credits include Blade Runner 2049, Spectre, Knock at the Cabin, Glass Onion, and more. I’d say he’s earned his credibility as an actor at this point,
— Prodi Lemaj (@ProdiLemaj)July 25, 2025
This will be the third time in like three years I’ll be dropping a comment here on twitter on how Dave Bautista should believe in himself more. He’s super talented but it has always been so obvious that he thinks people do not take him seriously.
— Okiki Adeduyite (@TheOkikiJesu)June 30, 2025
He is a very good actor. He should certainly see this as validating and I hope it spurs him on to go for roles he may have not realised he was capable of getting.
— All About Movies (@JeremyChopra)July 18, 2025
Bautista really is a great actor. Not just pure charisma like Dwayne Johnson but an actual talented actor!
— anabelle // skeleton crew era 🪐 (@anabelle_dawn)July 22, 2025
While there still might be people who would think that theGuardians of the Galaxystar is not a good actor, Villeneuve’s words alone are strong enough to shut them off. And the encouraging praise from many of the former wrestler’s fans further proves Bautista deserves to be where he is now and even more.
Bautista will be next seen inDune: Part Two,releasing on July 01, 2025.
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
