Part-time WWE Superstar Batista has reportedly signed on to play the lead
villain in the upcoming James Bond movie, according to Latino-Review.com.
The
following casting the following casting breakdown leaked online a few weeks ago,
with “Bond 24” producers looking for an iconic Bond villain in “in the tradition
of Jaws and Oddjob.” –
We are looking to follow in the tradition
of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy.
“Hinx (Male, 30 –
45)”
“Ideally over 6? 2?. Hinx is the main henchman/assassin. We are
looking for an imposing extremely physically fit actor. He has several fights
with Bond and will have to have stunt training. He has to drive. We are looking
for someone very unusual, possibly from a sports background.”
“Height:
180cm – 195cm”
Bond 24 begins filming on Dec 6th, with actor
Daniel Craig reprising the role of James Bond for the fourth time. Director Sam
Mendes (“James Bond: Skyfall”), will be returning for the new film as
well.
Most of the production will take place at Pinewood Studios in
England, with additional shooting scheduled for Austria, Rome and possibly
Morocco.
