Marvel In Talks With Kurt Russell To Play Star-Lord's Father In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Marvel In Talks With Kurt Russell To Play Star-Lord's Father In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Earlier reports had Marvel in discussions with Matthew McConaughey to play Chris Pratt's father in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 but it now looks as if Marvel is turning to Kurt Russell. Given the names previously in the running, who do you think is Star-Lord's father?

By MarkJulian - Dec 15, 2015 12:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 2
Source: The Wrap

Marvel is reportedly seeking Kurt Russell to play Star-Lord's father in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It looks as if discussions are still very early as The Wrap reports that Kurt has yet to read the script and Marvel has yet to make a formal offer but meetings are expected to occur very soon.  

Pre-production is currently underway on the sequel as evidenced by Karen Gillan and Zoe Saldana undergoing make-up test for their respective characters, Nebula and Gamora.  Fillmng is expected to start in early 2016 which would indicate that Marvel likely needs to cast the role fairly soon.


French actress Pom Klementieff was previously confirmed to join the returning, original cast as Mantis.  Chris Pratt  leads the returning cast, reprising his role as Star-Lord, along with Dave Bautista (Drax), Gillan, Saldana, Bradley Cooper (Rocket Raccoon), Vin Diesel (Groot) and Benecio del Toro (The Collector).

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits North American theaters on May 5, 2017.


 

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