Hollywood is abuzz with excitement as two of its titans, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, are gearing up to share the screen. Their upcoming venture? A comedy-action film that has fans already counting down the days.
A Comedy in the Making
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, the maestro behind “Blue Beetle,” this new cinematic experience is titled “The Wrecking Crew.” Though the exact plot remains a closely guarded secret, it’s clear the film will delve into the ‘buddy action comedy’ genre, promising adrenaline-pumping sequences and bouts of infectious laughter.
Interestingly, the pre-production phase dodged significant industry hiccups. Agreements with Momoa and Bautista were inked before the turbulent actors’ union strikes, and the script received its final touches preceding the writers’ strikes, which took the industry by storm in June and July.
From Tweets to the Silver Screen
The anticipation surrounding this film isn’t mere happenstance. Dave Bautista, the guardian of the galaxy himself, sowed the seeds of this collaboration nearly two years ago. On a whim, he tweeted about the prospect of partnering with Momoa in a ‘Lethal Weapon’ style film, albeit with a humorous twist.
He playfully proposed, “Me and Momoa in a Lethal Weapon type buddy cop movie directed by David Leitch. Ok! There it is. Now we wait.”
It seems fate was listening. The duo had previously showcased their undeniable chemistry in the sci-fi action series “See” and again in the cinematic sensation “Dune” in 2021.
Jason Momoa, never one to shy away from expressing his admiration for Bautista, reciprocated the sentiment during his appearance on “The Late Late Show With James Corden.” “We love each other,” Momoa affirmed, painting a vivid picture of their envisioned film. “Dave loves wearing speedos. I love wearing board shorts… He’ll be grumpy, I’ll be charming. Boom. It sells itself.”
A New Captain at the Helm
While Bautista’s choice of director for their dream film was David Leitch, the reigns are now in Angel Manuel Soto’s capable hands. Given Soto’s recent triumph with “Blue Beetle” — a film acclaimed for both its box office performance and groundbreaking representation of Latino talents — it’s evident that “The Wrecking Crew” is in excellent hands.
With so much anticipation and two powerhouse actors leading the charge, this comedy-action film is poised to be the talk of the town. And as the details slowly unfold, the cinematic world waits with bated breath for the magic Momoa and Bautista will undoubtedly conjure.
