As Dave Bautista reunites withJohn Wickproducers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee forDreadnought, the actor has teased that audiences should prepare themselves for world-shattering twists. The upcoming sci-fi thriller follows a single widowed father left to defend himself and his sick daughter from an extraterrestrial threat following the Earth becoming ravaged by an otherworldly plague. Written by Joseph Greenberg and directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, theBautista-led action moviesees himplaying Max, who seeks to protect his daughter from being taken by an alien Sentinel.
While sitting down withScreenRantto discussIn The Lost Lands, Bautista shone a light on the recently-revealedDreadnoughtand the secrets that the plot has in store. While the actor remained tight-lipped about the story, Bautista stated that there is still much to the story that audiences are not prepared for.Bautista describedDreadnoughtas being more than the simple action sci-fi moviethat the synopsis suggested, and that it will strike a chord with audiences. Check out Bautista’s tease below:
Oh, yeah, that’s really cool. I think people are going to be really surprised by that because it’s really kind of deeper than the description of the sales pitch is. It’s a really kind of, it’s a really cool film.
What Could Bautista’s Tease Mean For Dreadnought
Bautista’s Character May Be Forced To Make A Choice That Could Condemn Humanity
Though details are few onDreadnoughtat the current stage of production, the synopsis has already offered plenty of hints that could reveal its deeper story. While humanity may have struck a tentative peace with the alien race that brought the plague that claimed Max’s wife and a significant portion of the species, the widowed father has found himself at the center of the alien’s ritual, as his daughter Greta’s body can be used to fulfill the process. With the fragile peace that remains, the world’s leadership won’t step in,leaving Max to his own devices to stop the aliens.
With Max’s predicament, his story seems set to resemble the conclusion ofThe Last of Usseason 1, where Joel (Pedro Pascal) chooses to rescue his adoptive daughter Ellie (Bella Ramsey), choosing his loved one over the world. With the aliens wanting to use Greta’s body in a ritual that can completely change the balance of the world, it is possible that the process could in fact end the plague, withMax having to choose between his loved one and a hopeful future for the whole of humanity.
Our Thoughts On Dreadnought’s Potential Twists
Bautista’s Past Roles May Leave Viewers Eager To See More
Compared to most of the famouswrestlers-turned-actors,Bautista has undoubtedly shown the most range. WhileGuardians of the Galaxy’s Drax the Destroyer andSpectre’s Mr. Hinx,Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Blade Runner 2049, andKnock at the Cabinhave shown him masterfully tackling more emotional, comedic, and conflicting figures. As such, there is a lot of excitement to see where his career will take him.
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The loose, ever-changing laws of the science fiction genre are so broad that writers have the freedom to shock in almost any way they want.
Furthermore, with the vast opportunities to subvert and surprise audiences with a twist that sci-fi offers, the potential behindDreadnought’shidden plot is sure to leave audiences guessing as more details are revealed. As many cinemagoers are eager to see new original ideas put to the big screen, Bautista’s next feature has the potential to fill the audience’s desires.
