Overview

• Bautista said he only wants to collaborate with people he loves and respects, calling life too short for on‑set negativity.
• He rejected hearing coworkers “bitching, complaining, moaning and groaning” about a job he considers a privilege.
• The remarks came during promotion for Afterburn in a joint interview with director J. J. Perry.
• He lauded Perry as unusually supportive of cast and crew, describing his approach as positive, energetic leadership.
• Afterburn is now in theaters, and Bautista’s stance echoes similar comments his Guardians costar Chris Pratt made in 2024.