Summary
Dave Bautista and Pom Klementieff are set to reunite in an upcoming action movie, and their new film perfectly reverses theirGuardians of the Galaxyroles. Klementieff and Bautista have officially been cast inThe Killer’s Gamewhich will focus on a hitman putting out a contract on himself. The film’s premise centers around Joe Flood (Bautista) being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizing his own assassination, only to get the news he isn’t actually dying. However, when he attempts to cancel the kill, Marianne (Klementieff) denies his request and invites several contracted killers to claim the bounty.
Thetrailer forThe Killer’s Gamefeatures some huge names and even sees Bautista reunite with a former WWE superstar, butthe dynamic between Bautista and Klementieff is the movie’s biggest selling point, especially afterGuardians of the Galaxy. The duo’s involvement inGuardians of the Galaxy 3helped it become one of thehighest-grossing movies of 2023, proving their chemistry is a recipe for success.The Killer’s Gamelooks set to cash in on Klementieff and Bautista’s on-screen relationship, but it will do so by completely flipping theirGOTGroles, making for a compelling new dynamic.
The Killer’s Gamewill be released in theaters on July 29, 2025.
Bautista & Klementieff’s New Roles Are Perfect After Their Guardians Of The Galaxy Performances
Guardians Of The Galaxy Proved How Well Bautista & Klementieff’s On-Screen Chemistry Is
Klementieff and Bautista’s new film looks even better after theirGuardians of the Galaxyperformances. Although Klementieff didn’t join the superhero franchise until the second film,both actors were a massive part of makingGOTGone of Marvel’s most successful movie series. They each played great individual roles, but even more importantly, they bounced off one another incredibly well. Drax and Mantis had a unique friendship that often involved insulting one another and arguing, yet they still deeply cared for each other, developing an almost sibling-like relationship that even led to them starring in a one-off special.
Despite Mantis and Drax’s frequent disagreements, it is clear their antics came from a place of love which is why it worked so well, but this only adds more intrigue to Bautista and Klementieff’s new dynamic inThe Killer’s Game.
The holiday special was essentially a Drax and MantisGuardians of the Galaxymovie,allowing Bautista and Klementieff to show just how well they could perform together. The franchise’s latest installment emphasized this even more as the duo were constantly at each other’s throats, yet they contributed massively toGuardians of the Galaxy 3’s warm and wholesome ending. Despite Mantis and Drax’s frequent disagreements, it is clear their antics came from a place of love which is why it worked so well, but this only adds more intrigue to Bautista and Klementieff’s new dynamic inThe Killer’s Game.
Bautista Vs. Klementieff Will Be A Complete Reversal Of Their GOTG Dynamic
While there was mild hostility between Drax and Mantis, the two still coexisted and wanted what was best for one another, butThe Killer’s Gameputs Bautista and Klementieff directly against one another. Unlike theirGOTGcounterparts, Bautista and Klementieff’s characters have no love in their new movie, with Klementieff’s Marianne desperate to see Bautista’s Joe Flood dead. According to the trailer, Flood was responsible for killing Marianne’s dad which is why she resents him, and she doesn’t appear to be holding back. This gives the actors a completely new relationship which will be entertaining to see play out.
This is far from theBautista and Klementieff reunion people expected afterGuardians of the Galaxy, but it is a hilarious twist on their previous work together.The Killer’s Gamedoes suggest that some of those classic Drax and Mantis interactions could still exist to some degree as the humor looks similar, but the film is unlikely to repeat Guardians of the Galaxy 3’s happy ending. Given how well the duo worked as allies, it will be equally entertaining to see them on-screen as enemies, andThe Killer’s Gamereversing theirGOTGdynamic looks to be a stroke of genius.
The Killer’s Game Looks Set To Get The Best Out Of The Duo
The Comedy-Action Genre Will Once Again Get The Best Out Of Bautista & Klementieff
The Killer’s Gamelooks destined to get the best out of the duo as they reunite on the big screen, and alongside having fantastic chemistry, the movie fits the actors on an individual basis as well. It is advertised as an action/thriller, butthe trailer clearly indicates that there will also be plenty of comedy which suits Bautista and Klementieff perfectly. Bautista has shown his range in recent years, but action and comedy are two of his strongest genres, and it looks likeThe Killer’s Gamewill utilize his sarcastic, deadpan humor effectively while giving him a deserved leading role.
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Likewise, the tone looks perfect for Klementieff as her character conveys that same strange humor that Mantis seems to have, albeit in a slightly more graphic nature. The actress has also had recent experience playing a villain in an action film throughMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onewhere she excelled, and Klementieff looks likely to do so again inThe Killer’s Game. With both actors taking on roles they are experienced and comfortable with, their new film should show off their best attributes which could makeThe Killer’s Game2024’s surprise package.
The Killer’s Game
A hitman named Joe is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to end his life on his own terms by placing a hit on himself. When he learns the diagnosis was a mistake, he must evade the world’s deadliest assassins who are now targeting him. The action-packed narrative follows Joe as he fights for survival while confronting his past decisions and the relentless killers pursuing him.
