ImagineDave Bautistabreaking Batman’s back with a Batista Bomb.

Well, it could have happened.

That was beforeJames Gunn, who worked with Bautista on Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxymovies, became DC’sshepherd of superheroes.

Dave Bautista attends the “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” European Premiere Closing Night Gala during the 66th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 16, 2022 in London, England. ; THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, Tom Hardy, 2012. ph: Ron Phillips/©Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection

Dave Bautista once harbored dreams of playing Batman villain Bane, but now acknowledges he’s too old for the role.Karwai Tang/WireImage; Everett Collection

Unfortunately, it’s unlikely we’ll ever see him in the supervillain’s signature headgear.

I don’t think at this point in my career that I can bring justice to Bane anymore.

Perhaps Bautista’s days in superhero films are behind him.

3later this year.He doesn’t sound too sad about it, either.

“It wasn’t all pleasant.

It was hard playing that role.

He’s getting his wish, too.

He recently played a body-building men’s rights influencer inRian Johnson’sGlass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryforNetflix.

He also has a major role inM.

Night Shyamalan’s upcoming thrillerKnock at the Cabin.

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