Dave Bautista. Pic/AFP

Actor Dave Bautista almost missed out on starring in "Blade Runner 2049" as director Denis Villeneuve thought he was too young to play the character. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor and Villeneuve recalled the casting of Bautista for the role of Sapper Morton in the film. "The vulnerability that Dave brought to the character was essential for the movie to be a success," said Villeneuve.