WATCH: Dave Bautista opens up on his transformation, says he started trimming down 'because I got fat'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dave Bautista has opened up on his recent weight loss transformation which left many fans surprised.
During his appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet Podcast, the former WWE champion revealed why he decided to “trim” down.
What did Dave Bautista say about his new look?
When the host asked if he’s trying to get more movie offers by “slimming down,” Bautista responded, "Yeah. Absolutely."
"I started trimming down for a particular reason. Why? One, I started trimming down because I just got fat," he added.
Referring to M Night Shyamalan's 2023 thriller ‘Knock at the Cabin,’ Bautista said, "I got really big. I was around 315 pounds, and I put the weight on really fast" per TMZ.
The actor further explained, "When I was younger, I was carrying lots and lots of muscle. This I had to put on, like, you know, between films. I had a very short period of time to put this weight on. I packed it on with french fries and pancakes."
"That's how I did it, and the director asked me, he said, 'You know, I don't want you to look like a powerlifter. I just want you to look like a great big guy. And so now, looking back at it, man, I probably overdid it."
Bautista added, "I was probably a little too big, but at the time, I was just thinking, 'I got to get big, got to get big, I got to get big,' and I put an uncomfortable amount of weight, and it took me forever to shed it off.”
Internet admires Dave Bautista's transformation and commitment towards work
Netizens praised the actor for his inspiring success and turning from a wrestler into a movie star. A few fans recalled his years of dominance inside the ring.
A user wrote on YouTube, "He was one of the biggest superstars of 2000s .His transformation in evolution from being the stable’s bodyguard to eventually beating the team’s leader at wrestlemania was nothing less than a cinema."
"This is why Batista has always been my favorite wrestler. He’s genuine and seems like the most chill dude yet reserved and isn’t a pushover. I’ve gotten that vibe from him since I was like 8 years old when I started watching wrestling. I love this dude," a second user wrote.
"I think Drew's working with Dave on his movie has made him even better as a character in wrestling. His promos lately have been so much more fluid and natural instead of sounding scripted," one shared.
An individual praised, "For his relatively minor role in Blade Runner 2049, I thought he was tremendous. He had such an emotional weight about him; first time I saw him as a legitimate actor."
"Man i really love Dave, not only Batista but Dave as a human, his love for animals and the love for his mom, truly a great dude, love him," another praised.
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