Dave Bautista Competing With Jason Momoa For Drax Role In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, Kevin Durand Could Also Take A Role

LatinoReview has a small update concerning the casting of Guardians of The Galaxy. They save that previously linked contender Dave Batista (Riddick, Man With The Iron Fists) is anew frontrunner alongside Jason Momoa (Bullet To The Head, Game of Thrones, Conan) for the supporting role of Drax The Destroyer. Jason apparently is trying renegotiate his original deal when he tested for the role. Marvel is known for limiting the amount they originally offer leads and supporting actors. However, they do end up earning big paydays later on along with massive international exposure which makes up for the small upfront fee. The James Gunn (Slither, Super) helmed picture is currently in preproduction in the UK and is still in the casting process. Chris Pratt (Zero Dark Thirty, Moneyball) is the only actor set for a role as leader of the Guardians, Peter Quill (Starlord). There is also rumblings that Marvel has found their Rocket Raccoon but haven't made it official.

They also add that Canadian actor Kevin Durand (Robin Hood, Wolverine, Smokin' Aces, Lost, 3:10 To Yuma, Resident Evil 5, Dark Angel) is up for an unnamed role. It's possible that he could in the mix for Nova, Adam Warlock or even Thanos. Kevin had been linked as a candidate for Crossbones in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He already has Marvel roots playing The Blob in the underwhelming first Wolverine film. Not to mention a Disney link playing a villain in Real Steel.

I'm not sure how reliable this was originally but actresses such as Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights, Red Dawn, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), Gina Carano (Haywire, Fast And Furious 6), Olivia Wilde (Tron Legacy, Cowboys And Aliens), Rosario Dawson (Trance, Sin City 1-2, Death Proof, 25th Hour), Rachel Nichols (Star Trek, Conan, G.I. Joe, Alias), Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation, Faster, Sessions, Falling Skies) and Kristanna Loken (Burn Notice, Terminator 3, L Word, Painkiller Jane) were rumored for Gamora. It would make sense that Wonder Woman candidates (in the case of Palicki played her in a TV pilot) would be looked for the role.

Jason Momoa Offered Drax Role In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY?

LatinoReview has a casting update for Guardians of The Galaxy which is in pre-production in London, England. They say that Jason Momoa (Conan, Game of Thrones) has been offered the supporting role of Drax The Destroyer. Adding he flew over to London to test for the part and is now working out a deal with Marvel. Chris Pratt is the only actor locked-in for the film playing Peter Quill/Star-Lord.

First Look: Jason Momoa As Conan

TheCimmerian has posted what looks like promo stills of Jason Momoa as Conan from Cannes.

NEWS/RUMORS (Jan 14th)

Up and coming British actor Joseph Gatt who will have a role in Thor has confirmed he'll be giving the lead character "a lot of grief". Since his invovlment people have assumed he could be playing the villains Executioner or Absorbing Man.


Hitflix believes that Dr. Hector Hammond won't be the only villain in Green Lantern. They are reporting that Sinestro more than likely will be in the film to set him up as the sequel's bad guy. Jackie Earl Haley (Watchmen) is still a contender for the role.


We haven't heard much news on the Marcus Nispel directed Conan reboot. Now there is talk that a couple of actors could be inline for the lead role. The actors include Kellan Lutz (A Nightmare On Elm Street) and Jason Momoa (Stargate: Atlantis). I think Momoa would make an excellent Conan he's somewhat unknown and has a very unique look.


Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Malcolm in the Middle) has joined John Carter of Mars.


The 3D effect is starting impact serious blockbusters after the massive success of Avatar. There is talk that Star Trek 2, Bryan Singer's Jack The Giant Killer remake and Bond23 could be shot in 3D.