Guardians of the Galaxy: 10 Actors It Needs

9. Drax The Destroyer - Dwayne Johnson

Drax the Destroyer is one of my favourite characters in Guardians of the Galaxy, a human who, after his family is killed by the villainous Thanos, has his spirit transferred to a bigger, stronger body, whereby he is imbued with the powers of flight, superhuman strength, and general badassery. Requiring a special blend of tremendous physical conditioning and charisma, there are only a handful of actors who could fulfil this dual requirement, and it seems like the strongest choice just might be Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Though Johnson hasn't always starred in films most befitting his talents, he has proven in countless films - most recently Fast Five, and Pain and Gain looks surprisingly promising - that he oozes charm and charisma, while also boasting an immense physical presence. Johnson has been in need of a strong franchise project for quite a while, and this must be just the one.
 
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