DirectorJames Gunnis one of a few stars and filmmakers who’ve embraced Facebook Live, frequently using the technology to host impromptu Q&A sessions with his fans. One of these sessions happened yesterday, where he addressed a recent rumor swirling around his highly-anticipated movieGuardians of the Galaxy 2. Contrary to recent reports, which surfaced after new toys debuted, Marvel characters Adam Warlock and Darkhawk will not be featured inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Earlier this month, there were reports coming out of New York Toy Fair that featured new Marvel action figures such as Adam Warlock and the much more obscureMarvel Comicscharacter named Darkhawk. Since these Marvel Legends figures were launched alongside aGuardians 2line, many fans started to assume that they were going to be in the movie, but during the filmmaker’sFacebookLive session, Gunn cleared things up. Here’s what the filmmaker had to say about the toys.
“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? IsAdam Warlockin the movie because of the Marvel Legends figures?’ All you need to do is look at the packaging, you guys. On the packaging cover, it saysGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2on 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.”
There had been rumors about Adam Warlock since the firstGuardians of the Galaxymovie, when his cocoon was seen inThe Collector’s lair, with many fans believing that was a sign he’d show up in the sequel. WhenElizabeth Debickiwas cast as Ayesha, fans also started speculating that Adam Warlock would be a part of the story. Ayesha was originally known as the Paragon and went by several other aliases such as Kismet, J’Ridia Starduster and Her. She was created by the Enclave in their attempt to bring forth a supernatural being through their Citadel of Science. The organization’s first attempt was “Him,” otherwise known as Adam Warlock, and both later escaped the Enclave and fled to outer space.
The newGuardians 2 trailerwill debut tonight duringJimmy Kimmel Live, as fans continue the countdown towards the May 5 release date. TheGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2cast is lead byChris PrattasStar-Lord,Dave Bautistaas Drax the Destroyer,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Bradley Cooperas Rocket Raccoon andVin Dieselas Groot. New cast members includeKurt Russellas Ego the Living Planet, Star-Lord’s father,Elizabeth Debickias Ayesha,Pom Klementieffas Mantis,Chris Sullivanas Taserface andTommy Flanaganas Tullk. Take a look atJames Gunn’s full Facebook Live video below, as we continue the countdown towardsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
