Bautista noted that he had to put on weight “between films” and only “had a very short period of time” to gain weight, which he did by eating french fries and pancakes. The Guardians of the Galaxy alum recalled the director telling him that he wanted Bautista “to look like a great big guy” and not “to look like a powerlifter.”

Dave Bautista is opening up about the recent weight loss that left fans a bit concerned for the former pro wrestler. After the Guardians of the Galaxy actor looked nearly unrecognizable in red carpet photos from earlier this month,