Batistas an absolute megastar in Hollywood and hes worked with the likes of James Gunn in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, he actually turned down the role of Peacemaker and has now explained why he did that in the first place.
While speaking to ComicBook, Dave Batista talked about missing out on the role of Peacemaker, admitting that John Cena was ultimately the perfect choice.
Batista explained that James Gunn originally wrote the part for him, but he had to turn it down because of a scheduling conflict while filming Army of the Dead. The timing simply couldnt be worked out.
Looking back, Batista called it a blessing in disguise. He believes he could not have played the character the way John Cena did, saying Cena brought something unique that made the role and the show as successful as they are. Batista said that if he had taken the part, it wouldnt have been the same and likely wouldnt have been as good.
Batista has built a respected acting career with praised roles in Blade Runner 2049, Dune, and Glass Onion. So while he didnt get to play Peacemaker, it ultimately turned out for the best.
Would Peacemaker have worked if Batista had played the lead role, or is John Cena truly the perfect fit? Share your thoughts below and let us know who else youd like to see take on a superhero role in the future!
