‘I’m No Arnold Schwarzenegger But I Mesh With Sly Stallone Well’: 290lbs WWE Monster Once Gave a Fitting Response to Media After Replacing the ‘Austrian Oak’ in Iconic Film Franchise

Thanks to his illustrious bodybuilding and successful Hollywood career, Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been a global sensation. The seven-time Mr. Olympia has a reputation for being the biggest superstar and has been one of Hollywood’s greatest action movie stars.

It is difficult to foresee being replaced in one of the iconic film franchises since Schwarzenegger is an industry icon. However, once he was replaced with WWE, the legend turned into Marvel’s iconic superhero.

WWE’s global influence has produced a number of global superstars. Superstars like Dwayne Johnson and John Cena succeeded in establishing themselves in the entertainment industry. Likewise, Dave Bautista is another perfect example of someone who achieved huge success in Hollywood. Bautista has risen to fame in Hollywood as well, with his role as ‘Drax’ in Marvel movie franchise.

In addition, in the 2017 action-packed movie series ‘Escape Plan,’ the Guardians of the Galaxy actor replaced Schwarzenegger. In the original Escape Plan, Sylvester Stallone and Schwarzenegger once more worked together. The Animal, however, filled Schwarzenegger’s absence in the next movie.

Bautista discusses his thoughts about replacing Arnold Schwarzenegger

Speaking about the second installment of Escape Plan, actor Dave Bautista told Screen Rant during the press junket for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 in 2017 that it will be “completely different” from the first movie.

Moreover, he discussed taking over for the Terminator and underlines that he is not Schwarzenegger but will fulfill the void. In his words, “Obviously, I’m coming in and filling in the gap Arnold left, and you know, I am no Arnold Schwarzenegger, but then again, I am no Arnold Schwarzenegger.’

‘So there’s a completely different chemistry between Ray Breslin and myself, my character, and a good chemistry. I mesh well with Sly. [H/T: Screen Rant]“

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Although Bautista is certainly well-known in Hollywood and has earned his place there. However, considering the movie he was in and his history, replacing Schwarzenegger would undoubtedly have been difficult.

However, the movie didn’t work out as planned since critics gave it poor reviews. In addition, it only made $17.6 million in revenue compared to a $20 million production budget. It is debatable if the film’s failure was entirely due to Schwarzenegger’s absence or just because it wasn’t that good.

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