Joseph Gordon-Levitt Latest Candidate For Star-Lord Role In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Latest Candidate For Star-Lord Role In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

After having a key supporting role in The Dark Knight Rises, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the latest actor being considered to play Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Marvel Studios' Guardians Of The Galaxy. Read on for more details.

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By PaulRom - Jan 02, 2013 09:01 AM EST
Source: Deadline



After his performance as John Blake in this summer's The Dark Knight Rises, rumors have suggested that Joseph Gordon-Levitt will reprise the role and don the Batsuit in Warner Bros.' Justice League movie, even after his reps reportedly denied it. However, it looks like the young actor might be going from DC to Marvel for his next CBM role, that of Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians Of The Galaxy. According to Deadline, Gordon-Levitt is the latest addition to Marvel Studios' shortlist to take on the lead role in the James Gunn-directed space epic. While the site can't confirm that he has been formally offered the role, he's definitely in the mix. Joel Edgerton (Warrior), Lee Pace (The Hobbit), Eddie Redmayne (Les Miserables), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) and Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas) all signed test deals with Marvel, while Zachary Levi (Thor: The Dark World) and an unnamed actor were later connected to the role. Additionally, there has been interest in Garrett Hedlund (TRON: Legacy), James Marsden (X-Men) and Sullivan Stapleton (300: Rise Of An Empire).

Described as Marvel's next major franchise launch, Guardians Of The Galaxy is set to hit theaters August 1st, 2014. Do you want to see Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Star-Lord?










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WEJAlen20
WEJAlen20 - 1/2/2013, 10:07 AM
WOW, interesting if true
batfan175
batfan175 - 1/2/2013, 10:07 AM
he's a good actor so why not?
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 1/2/2013, 10:09 AM
Huh my future husband in the running for GOTG? I could totally live with JGL as SL. As long as it prevents him from being in Jla :)
Spideyguy94
Spideyguy94 - 1/2/2013, 10:09 AM
Very Interesting
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 1/2/2013, 10:11 AM
*Spock voice*
interesting.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 1/2/2013, 10:13 AM
Hell I don't have a problem with any of the actors already on the list, Houston, Pace, Edgerton and Sturgess are all damn fine actors so even if JGL doesn't get it I am cool with any of them. And people might need to curb there enthusiasm a little he's been considered which means he hasn't been offered anything and even if he is offered something doesn't necessarily mean that he will accept it. But he'll make a much better star lord than batman.
Dynamo
Dynamo - 1/2/2013, 10:16 AM
Yes, do it JGL!
SpoonWielder
SpoonWielder - 1/2/2013, 10:23 AM
Hey my wife might actually see this movie with me if he's in it.
Jaspion
Jaspion - 1/2/2013, 10:26 AM
Did not see that coming.
Marvel doing us a favor so he can't be Batman in JL movie.
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 1/2/2013, 10:27 AM
My vote is for Lee Pace, but I wouldn't mind if Gordon-Levitt got the role!
halo4able
halo4able - 1/2/2013, 10:28 AM
Zachary Levi already plays a character in the marvel universe
ToTheManInTheColdSweat
ToTheManInTheColdSweat - 1/2/2013, 10:32 AM
but... but he is nolan's boy, why would marvel betray us and sleep with the enemy. Who do i hate now.
CharlesLord
CharlesLord - 1/2/2013, 10:33 AM
Interesting. All of the others who signed test deals would be good also. I think jgl is finally becoming the start I always thought he was gonna be
PapaEmeritus
PapaEmeritus - 1/2/2013, 10:38 AM
Ha! That is gonna be interesting... LOL
LordoftheThrones26
LordoftheThrones26 - 1/2/2013, 10:39 AM
No, sorry but he doesn't work for Marvel. I'd rather see him as Batman. Give the role to Joel Edgerton or Lee Pace. Those guys would do a great job but no not him sorry!
jimpinto24
jimpinto24 - 1/2/2013, 10:40 AM
I hope Marvel does cast JGL as Star-Lord.
DrRockso
DrRockso - 1/2/2013, 10:44 AM
Love him but I'm all for Lee mother[frick]in Pace
capMO
capMO - 1/2/2013, 10:45 AM
short answer, NO
JatevinM
JatevinM - 1/2/2013, 10:45 AM
I like JGL but seriouls my vote still goes to Lee Pace.
superotherside
superotherside - 1/2/2013, 10:48 AM
Fantastic actor. And actually, I could see him in Star Lord's role. He actually might be really good with that role. I wouldn't mind at all if this is true.
Rhinoman
Rhinoman - 1/2/2013, 10:49 AM
This is by far the best actor for the role so far. Since this is a virtually unknown property, would not be shocked if they minimize the risk with a named actor.

Would love JGL to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Has my vote hands down, unless he joins the Justice League film than no.
shamo
shamo - 1/2/2013, 10:54 AM
fucc yea.
diomc
diomc - 1/2/2013, 10:56 AM
*Perfect*
Niuhll
Niuhll - 1/2/2013, 10:58 AM
Yeah he's a good actor and i'm all for it.
Funsize
Funsize - 1/2/2013, 11:02 AM
I wouldnt mind seeing him as Starlord.
JustDame
JustDame - 1/2/2013, 11:08 AM
That would be cool.
HeathenHammer
HeathenHammer - 1/2/2013, 11:14 AM
He's a great actor. and this movie will need some name recognition. Perfect choice.
Valandil
Valandil - 1/2/2013, 11:14 AM
It's actually the best option so far.
Jaspion
Jaspion - 1/2/2013, 11:17 AM
@AmericanPsycho That's because he wasn't Robin, he was a random cop whose name was Robin. That's why we hated it.

As Dickbelt said: [frick] the nolan robin

(he's Grif, right?)
bazinga85
bazinga85 - 1/2/2013, 11:22 AM
It's not gonna happen
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 1/2/2013, 11:23 AM
Hell yeah! Know they hit the bullseye!:)

He was [frick]ing great in Looper.
RustyShackelford
RustyShackelford - 1/2/2013, 11:25 AM
YES
Mysterion
Mysterion - 1/2/2013, 11:25 AM
Thats right JGL, its time to come over to the big leagues....
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