The latest word on Marvel's forthcoming Guardians of the Galaxy is that a new contender has stepped into the ring for the role of Drax the Destroyer.

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Early reports suggested that Game of Thrones' Jason Momoa was up for the part, but now it seems former WWE fighter Dave Batista is also in consideration to play Drax. According to Latino Review , it's down to those two actors. If neither work out, expect to see a complete unknown.In the comics, Drax was once a human named Arthur Douglas whose family was killed by Thanos. Soon, the being known as Kronos takes Arthur's spirit and puts into a powerful new body, thus creating Drax the Destroyer.Kevin Durand (Lost, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) is also reportedly in talks for an unknown role.Guardians of the Galaxy opens August 1, 2014.

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