Why Marvel Can"t Recast Drax After Guardians 3 (Despite Bautista"s Exit)

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Dave Bautista has said that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be his final film playing Drax the Destroyer, but Marvel Studios recasting Drax wouldn’t make sense. The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise owes its success to the chemistry of its ensemble cast, each of whom bring something unique to their appearances. From Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord and Zoe Saldaña’s Gamora, to Bradley Cooper’s vocal performance as Rocket and Vin Diesel’s voice role as Groot, the Guardians have been beloved by moviegoers since their debut. Last seen in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Bautista’s Drax is as much a part of that success as any other cast member.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 being the last of Bautista's MCU adventures means this should also mark the character's last MCU outing, as it's difficult to imagine anyone else playing Drax after Bautista delivered such a unique and memorable performance. Though Bautista worked in the industry for years prior to the first Guardians' release, James Gunn's MCU debut is what cemented him as a major Hollywood star, and it’s the role many fans now immediately associate with the actor. Drax is a unique character with a highly specific persona, and casting anyone to fill that role in Bautista's wake would just be setting them up for failure.

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