Dave Bautista Sheds 75 Pounds, Returns to Weight He Hasn’t Seen Since Age 19

Dave Bautista, former WWE star turned Hollywood actor, has undergone a significant physical transformation in the past two years, shedding approximately 75 pounds. The actor recently revealed that he currently weighs 240 pounds, a weight he hasn’t seen since he was 19 years old. This dramatic change comes after Bautista deliberately gained weight for his role in M. Night Shyamalan’s film “Knock at the Cabin” in spring 2022.

For the movie, Bautista bulked up to around 315 pounds, believing that’s what the director wanted for his character. He achieved this rapid weight gain by consuming large amounts of French fries and pancakes. However, Bautista later realized he may have overdone it, as Shyamalan had only wanted him to look like “a great big guy” rather than a powerlifter. The actor admitted that the excess weight was uncomfortable and took a long time to lose after filming concluded.

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