Exactly a year ago today, directorJames Gunnstarted production onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Now, we are just a few short months away from seeing Rocket, Drax, Star-Lord, Gamora and yes, Baby Groot on screen in the highly-anticipated sequel. To fuel the already burning excitement fire that most Marvel fans have going, the director has shared some brand new photos from theGuardians of the Galaxysequel.
James Gunndecided to share a behind the scenes photo from the first day of production onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which features the director rehearsing with his brotherSean Gunn,Zoe Saldana,Chris PrattandDave Bautista. While the photo is a nice treat for Marvel fans,USA Todayalso stepped in and revealed a batch of new photos from the movie as well. Speaking with USA Today about the movie,James Gunnrevealed thatGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is going to be very true to what fans loved about the first movie. Here is what he had to say.
“The first movie was successful because we took chances and gave people the unexpected. This movie can only really be what it is, Guardians can only be what they are, if they’re taking a risk. It means giving them a much different movie.”
Additionally, the report confirms that this movie will be taking place just two months after the events of the firstGuardians of the Galaxy. That is particularly interesting because that will easily be the shortest time gap between sequels for any movies in theMarvel Cinematic Universeto date. USA Today also got to talk a little bit withKurt Russellabout playing Ego the Living Planet, who is Star-Lord’s father in the movie. Here is what he had to say about the character.
“Ego is the most powerful character I’m ever going to play. “I mean, he created himself! He’s the real deal.”
That’s saying a lot, coming from a guy who has played as many strong characters asKurt Russelhas over the years. As for the photos, we get a good look atPom Klementieffas Mantis hanging out with Drax. There is also a shot of Drax hanging with Star-Lord and a new shot ofYonduwith Rocket and Baby Groot. There were also several behind the scenes photos from the production ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2as well.
Many of the principal cast members offered little insights into their characters, withChris Prattsaying that “I don’t know if Quill is ever going to be a fully functioning, responsible adult.” According toJames Gunn, Baby Groot is going to be drivingPeter Quilland Drax crazy, so it is Rocket and Gamora who act as parents for him, withZoe Saldanasaying “She’s surrounded by all these dudes who are so stupid half the time. She has to be the voice of reason.” It was also revealed that Drax is going to befriend Mantis, who is Ego’s confidant in the movie, withDave Bautistasaying that Drax “looks like this big tough brute but there’s a sense of innocence and heartbreak about him.“Saldanaalso talked a bit about the influence thatGuardians of the Galaxyhad on other movies that have come out since.
“It’s given permission to so many other filmmakers to let these action movies not only have a little more heart and soul but to have a little more entertainment besides just, ‘Crash! Boom! Bang! Blargh!’ It makes me really happy.”
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is written and directed byJames Gunnand starsChris Pratt,Zoe Saldana,Dave Bautista,Vin Diesel,Bradley Cooper,Sylvester Stallone,Kurt Russell,Elizabeth Debicki,Karen GillanandMichael Rooker. Marvel Studios is set to release the movie on May 5, putting it right in the heart of the summer blockbuster movie season. Be sure to check out all of the brand new photos fromGuardians of the Galaxy 2for yourself below.
