Vin Diesel Hints That He's Voicing "I Am Groot" In Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Vin Diesel Hints That He's Voicing "I Am Groot" In Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

After months of him talking about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Vin Diesel has taken to his Facebook yet again to hint what his big meeting with Marvel Studios entailed. Check it out!

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Aug 11, 2013 02:08 PM EST
Source: Facebook

While heavy speculation and years of self-campaigning pointed to the Fast and the Furious star playing The Vision in an upcoming Marvel movie, Vin Diesel now hints that he's lending his gravelly voice to the walking/talking tree known as Groot in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Moments ago, the 46-year-old actor nonchalantly updated his cover image on Facebook with an early iteration of the "houseplant/muscle" character from the comics. But of course, we shouldn't take this as confirmation, especially considering Marvel's head honcho Kevin Feige stated there was/is "nothing to announce." However, Vin Diesel did promise last month, during his Riddick panel at San Diego Comic-Con, that "big news was coming at the end of the month," concerning his involvement with Marvel. Anyhow, it's worth noting that Vin Diesel voiced the titular robot in The Iron Giant (1999), and he will be seen next in Riddick & Fast & Furious 7. Assuming Diesel will recite "I am Groot" in Guardians of the Galaxy, the only mysteries surrounding the James Gunn-directed film that remain is who'll play the titan Thanos and voice the gun-toting Rocket Raccoon. What do you think?

“Guardians of the Galaxy,” the next epic adventure from Marvel Studios, is directed by James Gunn from his screenplay, with a story by Nicole Perlman and Gunn, and the film will introduce audiences to a whole new side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The all-star cast includes Chris Pratt as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser, Michael Rooker as Yondu, Karen Gillan as Nebula, two-time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou as Korath, Academy Award® winner Benicio del Toro as The Collector, Academy Award nominee John C. Reilly as Rhomann Dey, and six-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close as Nova Prime. Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” is slated for August 1, 2014!
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DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 8/11/2013, 2:39 PM
Iron Giant returns...except now he's wooden
Effusion
Effusion - 8/11/2013, 2:40 PM
Yep, Vin just posted it on his facebook.
Abary
Abary - 8/11/2013, 2:42 PM
One picture in the article. Wow that is low. Trying to get the news first I see......
Abary
Abary - 8/11/2013, 2:43 PM
And if this is true, add that to the list of lies Marvel has told us.
LordMushu
LordMushu - 8/11/2013, 2:45 PM
8 love it when marvel lies lol it keeps me on my toes!!
THORGodOfThunder
THORGodOfThunder - 8/11/2013, 2:46 PM
Make it official Marvel!!
Highflyer
Highflyer - 8/11/2013, 2:47 PM
i don't see anything.
MrReese
MrReese - 8/11/2013, 2:48 PM
So is he going get paid w.e 4 just saying Groot? XD
GRAYSHOT
GRAYSHOT - 8/11/2013, 2:48 PM
hmmmm.
MrReese
MrReese - 8/11/2013, 2:49 PM
Breaking Bad 2night ladies. XD
GRAYSHOT
GRAYSHOT - 8/11/2013, 2:49 PM
Sucks he won't be saying much.
LordMushu
LordMushu - 8/11/2013, 2:50 PM
@Linka lol at least its progressively getting better!
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/11/2013, 2:51 PM
Nice photo
Abary
Abary - 8/11/2013, 2:58 PM
Doom, I agree. Especially considering if anyone else does it it gets deleted and it gets reposted by a power user.
GRAYSHOT
GRAYSHOT - 8/11/2013, 3:01 PM
DrDoom that's a bingo.
MediaMan
MediaMan - 8/11/2013, 3:03 PM
So... he gets to say "I am Groot."

Grooty... I mean, groovy.
BANE5000
BANE5000 - 8/11/2013, 3:04 PM
Groot, Vision or Thanos...those are who im hoping he will play.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/11/2013, 3:04 PM
groot doesn't say much "i am groot" but the groot that first appeared in tales to astonish 13 was very talkative.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 8/11/2013, 3:09 PM
im ok with that.
3DWitchHunt
3DWitchHunt - 8/11/2013, 3:11 PM
Wonder how much dialogue Groots gonna have
If all he says is "I am Groot" then this is pretty uneventful
Dumegg
Dumegg - 8/11/2013, 3:15 PM
I TOLD YA... NOT THANOS. Perfect for Groot though.
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor - 8/11/2013, 3:22 PM
That is so [frick]ing gross. ^
patriautism
patriautism - 8/11/2013, 3:22 PM
Bob Hoskins should come out of retirement for Rocket Raccoon, he is PERFECT..
Dumegg
Dumegg - 8/11/2013, 3:24 PM
Ray winstone for Rocket. DO IT NOW!
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor - 8/11/2013, 3:25 PM
@Jollen
Yeah I saw that on youtube a few years ago, he got 70% of it removed though.
LucasMend
LucasMend - 8/11/2013, 3:27 PM
Is there a love story with this character? (not a guardians of the galaxy fan so help me here).
StrangerX
StrangerX - 8/11/2013, 3:28 PM
I def can see it
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor - 8/11/2013, 3:28 PM
@LucasMend

Not really but Star-Lord is a total womanizer.
GRAYSHOT
GRAYSHOT - 8/11/2013, 3:28 PM
@Jollem
What is that affliction???!!!
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 8/11/2013, 3:29 PM
I approve of this! Watch The Iron Giant, he'd be amazing for Groot.
patriautism
patriautism - 8/11/2013, 3:30 PM
@Grayshot It is caused by the sexually transmitted disease HPV
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