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Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista’s Bond Goes Beyond the Screen
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista may be best known for playing unstoppable warriors and action heroes, but behind the scenes, their connection is rooted in trust, comfort, and genuine affection. As the two stars promote their new Prime Video action comedy The Wrecking Crew, Momoa says his longtime friend and costar feels less like a colleague and more like family.
“I consider him like an older brother,” Jason Momoa said, describing a bond that has grown steadily over years of friendship and multiple collaborations.
A Friendship Built on Comfort and Trust
The pair first crossed paths years ago at Comic-Con, where Momoa recalls the two instantly “geeking out” over their shared love of movies and storytelling. Since then, they’ve worked together on major projects, including Dune and Apple TV+’s See, building a relationship that extends far beyond professional obligations.
Jason Momoa says what makes their friendship special is the ease between them. The two can sit in the same room without talking, completely comfortable just sharing space. Dave Bautista echoes the sentiment, expressing admiration and pride in Jason Momoa both as an actor and as a person.
For Bautista, working with Momoa doesn’t feel like work at all. He describes their collaboration as effortless, driven by mutual respect and a deep sense of loyalty.
Playing Brothers in The Wrecking Crew
That real-life connection carries directly into The Wrecking Crew, where Momoa and Bautista play estranged brothers forced to reunite after their father’s mysterious death. Set in Hawaii, the action comedy blends explosive set pieces with humor and family conflict, mirroring the actors’ own dynamic—minus the estrangement.
Filming in Jason Momoa’s native Hawaii made the experience even more meaningful. Both actors, fathers themselves, have spoken about how rare it is to work on a big studio project in such a visually stunning and personal location.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
One of their favorite memories from the shoot came after wrapping a long day of filming. Instead of heading straight back, the two hopped on their motorcycles and rode through Hawaii’s beaches, hills, and mountains as the sun set.
Dave Bautista recalls being struck by the moment—riding through paradise, side by side with a close friend, while realizing they were being paid to do it. Momoa summed it up simply: sunsets, Harleys, and brotherhood.
Bautista says those moments are rare in the film industry and worth savoring. For him, they represent the kind of experiences that stay with you long after a movie wraps.
Brotherhood On and Off Screen
While reviews of The Wrecking Crew may be mixed, one thing is undeniable: the chemistry between Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista is real. Their friendship adds an emotional backbone to the film, grounding the chaos of gunfights and explosions in something authentic.
As Momoa puts it, knowing he could call Bautista at any moment—and count on him without hesitation—is what truly makes their bond special. In an industry built on image and competition, their relationship stands out as a rare example of genuine brotherhood in Hollywood.
