Dave Bautista turned down Fast & Furious role for Gears Of War: “I don't want to pretend I'm actually interested in something I’m not'

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Dave Bautista turned down Fast & Furious role for Gears Of War: “I don't want to pretend I'm actually interested in something I’m not'
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He's just not into fast cars.

, the wrestler-turned-actor shared that he opted to star in Netflix's adaptation of the video game saga over the Vin Diesel-led carmageddon series.] is way more interesting to me," said Bautista.

“I don’t want to pretend like I’m actually interested in something I’m not, when there’s something I’m actually really excited about that you guys have under control. Would you consider me for that?”, added: “I don’t think there’s any harm in that. I’m not trying to step on anybody else’s toes, I’m just saying like this is what I love and I’m seriously passionate about this. I can do a good job for you guys on this.

He said:"I have had conversations with James about that but I think the direction he's leaning in, completely rebooting that whole universe, he's starting from scratch and starting younger and fresher and I think you need to do that.":"I think for the DC Universe to be revived, you need to start from scratch, and I think you need to start with younger actors.

"You need to start to plan for the next 15 years, and I just don't think you can do that with me. And I understand that. And, also, I have to say that I appreciate that because I don't want to play a character that I can't bring justice to it. "I don't think at this point in my career that I can bring justice to Bane anymore. I just don't know if I could handle the physical part, and I don't think I would have the longevity to plan ahead for films. So, I just don't know if I'd be that guy."Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

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