Overview
- In a Collider interview, Bautista said he will avoid working with coworkers who bring negativity or complain on set.
- He framed the stance as a personal standard, saying life is too short and he wants to be around people who respect the work.
- Bautista criticized persistent griping about filmmaking, calling it a privilege that should not be met with moaning or groaning.
- He singled out Afterburn director J. J. Perry as exceptionally supportive of cast and crew.
- Coverage noted he is at a point in his career to be more selective about collaborators, with prior industry commentary from Chris Pratt offering similar views.