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Take a look at the top actors in Hollywood right now and many of them would be wrestlers-turned-actors. Among them, Dave Bautista and Dwayne Johnson are the most followed and fan favorites of former wrestler-actors right now. Both of them have had impressive wrestling careers, but when it comes to who the best actor is, opinions are divided.
However, after Rian Johnson named Bautista as an incredible actor. Even professional wrestler Chris Jericho has claimed that theGuardians of the Galaxystar is indeed the better actor and ranks way above Dwayne The Rock Johnson in the craft.
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Chris Jericho Believes Dave Bautista Is The Better Wrestler-Turned-Actor
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Dave Bautistahas had an incredible spell in Hollywood so far. FromGuardians of the Galaxyto being part of theDunefranchise, he has shown his amazing acting talent in multiple roles in a considerably short period of time, making him one of the most sought-after wrestlers-turned-actors.
Similarly, regarded as the king of box-office,Dwayne Johnsontoo has shown his acting capability and prowess in many of his roles. However, whenChris Jerichowas recently asked onFirst We Feast’s Truth or Dab: Rapid Fireto rank Dwayne Johnson, Dave Bautista,Hulk Hogan, andJohn Cenain terms of their acting ability, he replied,
“I would say the best actor of all of them is Bautista. I think his work and his diversity, from what I’ve seen — I think he’s the best actual actor. And then I’ll put Dwayne Johnson, Cena, and Hulk Hogan after that.”
Well, his comments seem to be in line with what Rian Johnson had previously said about the actor being the better wrestler-actors in all of Hollywood.
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Rian Johnson Hails Dave Bautista As The Best Actor
Rian Johnsondirected Dave Bautista in his hit movieGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mysteryback in 2019. Talking toThe Atlantic, about his movie and casting theArmy of the Deadstar, Johnson stated,
“When I was writing [Bautista’s character], I was picturing a scrawny dude who’s trying to overcompensate. When Bautista was brought up, I was instantly so smitten by the idea. I’ve been a very big fan of his dramatic chops as an actor.”
He then revealed that according to him, Bautista is the greatest wrestler turned actor among all the other wrestlers who have stepped into the world of showbiz after their spell in the ring.
“I absolutely 100 percent agree (that he’s the greatest wrestler-turned-actor), and I think somebody like [Paul Thomas Anderson] is going to give him a real part and is gonna look like a genius.”
Seeing Bautista’s acting credits even fans agree that the Marvel star is in fact one of the best wrestler-actors in the industry.
Maria Sultan
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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.
