Dave Bautista Will Play Any Marvel or DC Hero That's Not Drax Again

Dave Bautista has reached out to both James Gunn and the Russo Brothers to let them know that he’s still down with starring in comic book movies, just not as Drax anymore. Anyone else? Holla at your boy. (Variety)

Zoë Saldaña is now using the accent in her first name, but she won’t take it personally if people forget. (Lainey Gossip)

Alec Baldwin is always asking Hilaria for more kids? Does having a certain amount shield you from lawsuits? Help me understand! (Celebitchy)

As for Pete Hegseth, he’ll gladly have Putin’s babies! Just say the word. (Wonkette)

Nate Bargatze is close to landing his own Christmas movie. (Deadline)

From Petr: Bro remains surprisingly calm for this. (Reddit)

Martin Campbell is totally cool with Ryan Reynolds dunking on Green Lantern. (Polygon)

Seth Rogen: Spielberg does not give a f*ck about coddling child actors. (IndieWire)

Walmart bought the mall from Dawn of the Dead, where I used to take girls in college for a romantic evening. — We’d get drunk at TGI Friday’s. (Gizmodo)

Apple bent the knee to Trump, and now, it’s Elon’s turn. (The Verge)

If Jeremy Strong wants to go Method with this role, please do. (TVLine)

Tomorrow is International Book Giving Day, and in the interest of holding on to joy, Cannonball Read wants to know about your favorite book given as a gift or your favorite library or bookstore. Comment below and spread the joy of books.  (Cannonball Read 17)

From Seth: I’ve talked before about how much I love Letters Live. Here’s Felicity Jones reminding us that Emma Thompson is a forever boss: