James Gunn Clarifies GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Darkhawk Rumors: "Look At The Packaging"

James Gunn Clarifies GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Darkhawk Rumors: "Look At The Packaging"

After a Marvel Legends figure listing for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 included the presence of Darkhawk, some speculated the hero may be in the film. Now, James Gunn has set the record straight...

By MattBellissimo - Mar 01, 2017 04:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 2
Source: James Gunn Facebook/Twitter
With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 set to expand the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it stands to reason that more spacefaring personalities would be introduced in the sequel. Director James Gunn already has a full list with Ego the Living Planet, Mantis, Ayesha, and Taserface, but thanks to a Marvel Legends figure list that did the rounds earlier this week, many fans speculated that there would be even more additions to the film, such as Darkhawk and Adam Warlock

In a Facebook Live chat, Gunn clarified that the characters' names were present in the list because they are under the banner of being Marvel Legends Figures, and that this was not a sure-fire indicator that they are in the film. “I think it was not very well thought out because I’m getting questions about. ‘Is Darkhawk in the movie because of the Marvel Legends figure? Is Adam Warlock in the movie because of the Marvel Legends figures?'” Gunn said. “All you need to do is look at the packaging, you guys. On the packaging cover, it says Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on the figures that are from the movie and it doesn’t say Vol. 2 on the other figures. So that should tell you what’s from the movie and what’s not.”

It's quite common for standard Marvel comics figures to be released alongside the film figures, and this was also not a flat-out denial of the aforementioned characters being in the film, but it led many fans to think it was, leading to another statement from the director on his Twitter page. "I didn't confirm anything other than some of the Marvel Legends figures - such as those ones - are not Vol. 2 figures." 

While Darkhawk seemed like a random character, Adam Warlock didn't seem to be; given the character's role in the Infinity Gauntlet comic storyline and the fact that he and Vol. 2 villain Ayesha are both members of the Sovereign race, hope for his inclusion in the film is not too far-fetched. Did you want to see either character pop up in Vol. 2? Sound off below!


Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.



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Indoorsman
Indoorsman - 3/1/2017, 4:26 AM
Good. Darkhawk sucks. Generic superhero name.
CaptainElrond
CaptainElrond - 3/1/2017, 4:29 AM
@Indoorsman - You mean like starlord or rocket racoon
Luminus
Luminus - 3/1/2017, 5:01 AM
@Indoorsman - Plus, that moron is responsible for Venom finding out that Spider-Man was still alive.
marcvader1
marcvader1 - 3/1/2017, 7:16 AM
@Indoorsman - Like Superman or Batman or Spiderman
CaptainElrond
CaptainElrond - 3/1/2017, 4:27 AM
MRVN
MRVN - 3/1/2017, 4:32 AM
Oh well.

I'm sure there will still be surprise cameos from other comic book characters throughout the movie.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 3/1/2017, 6:48 AM
@mtwiggs - Stalone spent a day on set and was seen in costume. Wonder who he is playing and I bet it isn't Nova Corps #17 for 2 seconds
Cyclone1993
Cyclone1993 - 3/1/2017, 8:43 AM
@Goldboink - Charlie-27 always comes to mind.
bropous
bropous - 3/1/2017, 10:40 AM
@Goldboink - I still think Stallone is Captain Mar-Vell.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 3/1/2017, 11:12 AM
@Cyclone1993 - @mtwiggs - @bropous - They will totally do a Tango and Cash homage somehow. Mar Vell is a good guess but will it be a recurring meaningful role or a one shot deal?
bropous
bropous - 3/1/2017, 10:58 PM
@Goldboink - No, man, they will introduce Mar-Vell in GotGV2, and Captain Marvel will appear in Infinity War with not a lot of backstory, then her solo venture HAS to be Mar-Vell handing down his powers to her before dying.

Her solo film cannot avoid laying the foundations of her story, and you cannot do Carol Danvers' story without doing Captain Mar-Vell's.

Plus, bringing in Sly in this movie builds a familiarity and attachment to the character, so when he dies and hands over his powers to Carol, it is going to have greater emotional effect on the audience.

It's All Connected, Man...

bropous
bropous - 3/1/2017, 11:00 PM
@Goldboink - Of course, this is ALL speculation...

bropous
bropous - 3/1/2017, 11:03 PM
@bropous -
Goldboink
Goldboink - 3/2/2017, 6:36 AM
@bropous - That sounds plausible. You don't bring Sly in for a smile and a wink.
Omegacron
Omegacron - 3/3/2017, 9:41 AM
@bropous - Sounds awesome, man. I can see it, too - Stallone's version of the Judge Dredd outfit/helmet looked sorta Nova Corpish...
Mclaneinc
Mclaneinc - 3/1/2017, 4:33 AM
Warlock SHOULD be in the mix somewhere,surely, he's a major part in the whole thing..
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 3/1/2017, 4:35 AM
@Mclaneinc - yeah we'll steve should've died in CW, and XBones shouldn't have been a suicide bomber either so...
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 3/1/2017, 4:35 AM
@scapegoatjones - well*
DarthLaney
DarthLaney - 3/1/2017, 4:45 AM
Adam Warlock needs to be in Infinity War

I want Vance Astro in GOTG vol2
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 3/1/2017, 4:53 AM
I love Gunn's no bullshit approach to rumours (recently James Mangold as well). No wishy washy denials, no misleading. I wish more directors would be like that.
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