Dave Bautista Revealed He Wants To Star In A Rom-Com With This Legendary Actress

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If you're in the mood for a lighthearted European action thriller (and, let's be honest, you really should be), then The Killer's Game is calling your name.

Dave Bautista aims a sniper rifle while wearing a black leather jacket and gloves
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The upcoming film stars Dave Bautista as a hitman who puts out a hit on himself after receiving a terminal health diagnosis. Except, the doctor got it wrong, and he's actually not dying. Too bad the hit he put out can't be rescinded, leaving him no choice but to kill his wannabe killers.

Dave Bautista and Sofia Boutella sit across from each other at a dimly lit table in a restaurant with candles and soft lighting
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Dave stopped by our studios to chat about the film while completing our Puppy Interview, and we're so glad he did.

Dave Bautista, in casual clothing with tattoos visible, holds a small puppy with both hands against a plain background
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The actor and WWE legend was a total sweetheart. Turns out he's also a huge dog dad! He opened up about his love for pit bulls (he's got four of his own at home) and why he thinks the breed is "misjudged."

Dave Bautista poses in a Wu-Tang Clan C.R.E.A.M. t-shirt and sunglasses against a plain background
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He even told us his youngest dog, Talulah, came to him by way of his Guardians costar Chris Pratt and the one and only Millie Bobby Brown. The story he shared is genuinely so heartwarming.

Dave Bautista sitting on the floor in casual attire, wearing a graphic tee and sunglasses, surrounded by puppies
Dave Bautista sitting on the floor in casual attire, wearing a graphic tee and sunglasses, surrounded by puppies
Several puppies play around a person's legs while they sit on the floor and interact with them. The person's identity is not visible
Several puppies play around a person's legs while they sit on the floor and interact with them. The person's identity is not visible

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But that's not all he opened up about. Dave is a part of some major franchises like Dune, Knives Out, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Blade Runner. He told us what film he found "most challenging" to work on (Hint: It's not any of those mentioned above)...

Dave Bautista sitting on the floor, gesturing with his arms while three puppies play at his feet. Bautista is wearing sunglasses and a Wu-Tang Clan t-shirt
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...which WWE star he thinks has the chops to make it as a major actor...

Man wearing a "Wu-Tang Clan C.R.E.A.M." shirt, sunglasses, sitting on the floor with four small puppies on a light pink background
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...and which legendary actress it'd be "magical" to star alongside in a rom-com.

Model with beard and sunglasses in tattooed arms sitting on the floor with playful puppies, wearing a Wu-Tang Clan C.R.E.A.M. t-shirt and black pants
Model with beard and sunglasses in tattooed arms sitting on the floor with playful puppies, wearing a Wu-Tang Clan C.R.E.A.M. t-shirt and black pants
Two puppies sitting close to someone's leg, one looking up and the other resting a paw on the leg, while a toy orange bone lies nearby on the floor
Two puppies sitting close to someone's leg, one looking up and the other resting a paw on the leg, while a toy orange bone lies nearby on the floor

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Of course, he also told us everything about The Killer's Game, including his favorite behind-the-scenes moment, which involved his costar, Sir Ben Kingsley.

Ben Kingsley in a blue suit and cap, using a red public phone on a city street
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So watch Dave's full interview below:

If you're interested in adopting a dog, consider Best Friends Animal Society whose puppies were featured in this video.

Finally, check out The Killer's Game in theaters on Sept. 13.

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