The internet is up in arms once again, but this time for a worthy cause. “Knock at the Cabin” star Dave Bautista admitted during the film’s press tour that the romantic comedy is one movie genre that has been eluding him in his crusade to diversify his acting reel. “I’m a little discouraged at this point,” he shared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” “But I’ve been trying to get one for years and I always ask myself, ‘What is it about me that no one can see me in this space?’”
Nothing. Nothing is wrong with you, Dave. The wrestler-turned-actor has proven he has the acting chops for dramatic and comedic roles, so it’s only fair that he gets the opportunity to show off his romantic side as well. Fans have attested to this as they’ve pitched their own ideas for a Bautista-led romantic comedy ripe with the Hollywood tried and true tropes. And who are we to deny ourselves of the fun? Here are five rom-coms we would love to see Bautista take on, whether in a textbook Hollywood remake or something inspired by all the tropes the genre is known for.
.@DaveBautista, hear me out:
“When a tragic weight lifting accident killed Jake’s wife and hurt his back, he thought he could never power lift again. But can this Pilates instructor help heal his back….and his heart? Find out this Valentine’s Day in ‘Can You Spot Me?’” https://t.co/CK2rR0vwZu
— Nicholas Yanes (@NicholasYanes) February 1, 2023
1. The Bounty Hunter
If jumping straight into a non-action role is too much of a disconnect for audiences to bear, there is a reason why action rom-coms were invented. Other action stars like Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler and Tom Hardy have already tried their hand at it so who’s to stop Bautista from starring in a remake of “The Bounty Hunter.” Charged with the sexual tension of having to hunt down your ex who has stumbled herself into trouble, this enemies-to-lovers adventure is bound to spark chemistry for a fun…
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