Before the premiere of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy" in the summer of 2014, many analysts predicted that it would be the first cash register MARVEL Studios. Film from almost unknown at that time director without commercial hits in the portfolio. The actor plays the main role, before that, known only by role in the series "Parks and recreation areas". Two stars who could collect cashier (Win Diesel and Bradley Cooper), were engaged only by voice acting, not appearing in the frame. But the film was posted by all skeptics, gathering $ 772 million in global boxes.
A huge part of success is associated with the relationships inside the motley team of losers who were guards of the Galaxy. It is difficult to submit any other actors in these roles. But the director James Gunn, answering the question of the fan in Twitter, told how hard it was to defend that particularly this composition:
I had to fight for Dave Batystist - and it was the most worthy fight in my life.
By the time of filming, the wrestler and champion of the world of Batista had already taken out in films such as Riddick and Iron Fist, but was little known to those who do not follow the struggle. After he fulfilled the role of Drax of the destroyer, Batista woke up famous. James Gunn was not afraid of conflict with Marvel Studios and Disney, defended the actor - and won.