Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 writer-director James Gunn left the door open for the return of the intergalactic team’s first-ever line-up in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel.
A fan recently reached out to Gunn on Twitter to ask if there was any chance that Stakar Ogord’s Ravager crew, which is made up of the original 1969 Guardians roster from the comics, will appear again. Gunn responded “You never know” — keeping hopes alive that this version of the team will show up in either Guardians 3 or The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
The filmmaker previously teased the inclusion of several “wonderful” cameos in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 that would make “true Guardians fans” happy. This cryptic comment sparked intense speculation, with some fans convinced that Gunn was referring to Stakar’s crew/the original Guardians. This remains pure conjecture at this stage as actors Michelle Yeoh, Ving Rhames, Miley Cyrus and Michael Rosenbaum are not officially attached to the production.
Gunn has also hinted at the involvement of a mystery Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actor “who people don’t know is in the movie,” fueling even more rumors about the film’s cast. The speculation among fans is that this unnamed performer is a big-name star, such as Kevin Bacon. The Footloose star was reportedly sighted on the set of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, which is filming concurrently with Guardians 3, meaning he could be shooting scenes for both projects. Like the rumors concerning Stakar’s Ravagers, Bacon’s involvement in either Guardians 3 or the holiday special has yet to be confirmed by Marvel Studios.
One actor who is confirmed to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is Will Poulter, who makes his MCU debut as Adam Warlock. Poulter recently opened up about how the physical preparation required to transform him into Warlock has impacted his life. “It’s been a lot of gym work and a very, very specific diet… The whole social side of your life has to take a back seat,” he said. “I’m in a routine that is so rigid that being able to go out for dinner with friends is not something I’ve been able to do.”
Poulter also confirmed he won’t take a method approach to playing Warlock — or any other role. “For me, that hasn’t been necessary,” Poulter said, before explaining that he has no issue with other actors going method, so long as it doesn’t create “an inhospitable environment” on the set.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premieres in theaters on May 5, 2023.
Source: Twitter