Dave Bautista, who recently reprised his role as Glossu Rabban in the Dune sequel, has shared the heartwarming story of adopting one of his dogs from Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. The actor explained that he connected with the 20-year-old actress, who was seeking a home for a dog, through his Guardians of the Galaxy co-star Chris Pratt. Pratt and Bobby Brown are reportedly working together on the upcoming film by the Russo Brothers, The Electric State.
Dave Bautista Adopted a Dog Through Millie Bobby Brown
During his recent appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Kimmel, Dave Bautista shared that he adopted one of his dogs through Millie Bobby Brown. The actor recalled getting a call from Chris Pratt, who informed him about a dog that his co-star was seeking a home for.
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“I know that you’re a fan of this breed,” Pratt told Dave Bautista before adding, “And my co-star is trying to adopt her out.” While Bautista was hesitant initially, considering he already owned three dogs, he couldn’t resist after seeing the dog’s photo. “And I just [kept] looking at [the dog’s] picture—I just fell in love with her,” he said.
After Millie Bobby Brown arranged for someone to deliver the dog to the Dune 2 star, he received her at around midnight. “I got home and I was there and I waited and these two guys showed up in the middle of the night around midnight,” he told the show host.
Although he did not meet the actress personally, he expressed gratitude to her for connecting him with his new dog, Talulah. Bautista shared that the Damsel star named her and he decided to keep the name. Along with Bautista, his ex-wife adopted Talulah’s little sister, whom they named Delilah.
Dave Bautista Wants to Play an ‘Ominous Villain’ Next
Known for portraying the role of Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, Dave Bautista has recently reflected on starring in more superhero films in the future. While the actor has shared that he is done with his MCU character, he is still open to joining more superhero franchises.
“When I said that I was done, I was really just done with my journey as Drax,” the 55-year-old actor told Gizmodo as he expressed his love and admiration for the superhero universes. He shared,
“I love the universe — the superhero universe, I love it. I’m a fan. So Marvel or DC, if they call, I would answer the phone. And if the role makes sense, I’d be all over it.”
However, he also added that he would like to have the opportunity to play a bigger, different, and more significant character, including a villainous role. “Maybe a deeper role. I’d love to have the opportunity to play, like, an ominous villain in the superhero universe,” he shared. While nothing is confirmed, Bautista could potentially land a significant role in James Gunn’s new DCU.
Dune: Part Two is playing in theatres.
