Submitted by Chris S.
The new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy debuted on Monday, but before the trailer, Guardians fans were treated to a Q&A with James Gunn, Kevin Feige, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillen, Chris Pratt, and Vin Diesel. If you missed it, you can read over the Q&A here. Many questions were asked, and while not all were answered, many of the ones that were, revealed some important information about the film. Here are the top seven things we learned from the Q&A.
The new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy debuted on Monday, but before the trailer, Guardians fans were treated to a Q&A with James Gunn, Kevin Feige, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillen, Chris Pratt, and Vin Diesel. If you missed it, you can read over the Q&A here. Many questions were asked, and while not all were answered, many of the ones that were, revealed some important information about the film. Here are the top seven things we learned from the Q&A.
1. Everybody loves Groot.
Q: (For Vin Diesel) Is there any chance for you to be cast for another character in the future (in a Marvel movie, of course)?
A: (James Gunn) The best character in the movie isn't enough for you?!!! Everyone who sees the movie loves Groot the most. Really. He’s our baby.
2. We may see other Guardians from the DnA run.
Q: (For Gunn) Are there going to be appearances by any of the other Guardians of the Galaxy from the Abnett/Lanning run without going into specifics?
A: (Gunn) Maybe Sorta.
3. There will be easter eggs of the original Guardians.Q: (For Gunn) For us fans of the original guardians can we expect anything else cool beyond Yondu (easter egg or otherwise)?
A: (Gunn) Easter egg wise, yes.
4. Rocket is NOT a Raccoon
Q: (For Gunn) Would you rather fight 1 Groot sized Rocket Raccoon, or 10 Rocket Raccoon sized Groots?
A: (Gunn) Definitely one Groot sized Rocket - Groot is way too powerful, unless the Groot sized Rocket has a huge gun, then I'm screwed. And he's not a raccoon.
5. Star-Lord’s guns will be close to the elemental guns from the comics.
Q: (For Chris Pratt) What's Starlord's equipment like? Does he use the Elemental Gun?
A: (Pratt) Yes. It’s not the exact elemental gun that you see in the comics but it’s close. His gun is awesome. Two great blasters and they are amazing.
6. James Gunn is possibly contractually obliged to direct a sequel if there is one.
Q: (For Gunn) If/when Marvel gives the go-ahead for a sequel, would you be willing to revisit Guardians as the director?
A: (Gunn) I believe I am contractually obliged to do that whether I want to or not. But, of course, I'd love it. I love these guys so much - the guys at Marvel and the cast. They've become very close friends.
7. Vin Diesel said “I am Groot” about a thousand times. Q: (For Diesel) How many times did you have to say the line "I am Groot"?
A: (Diesel) Oh god... maybe a thousand? I don't know. It felt like a thousand. James Gunn and I were having so much with it. So it could've been a thousand. And it was amazing to go in there and to work with someone who wanted to explore the character- we wanted each "I am Groot" to mean something different... It reminded me, as an actor, how much we can do with so little- and if we're passionate about it, good thing can come from it.
Though not as important as the information above, we did learn some other very interesting facts such as:
· Rocket will have a “Very horrible spaceship”.
· The movie may have a connection to an episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
· There is a chance at a villains movie poster, or set of, along with a Yondu poster.
· The film was inspired by Magritte's Empire of Light paintings and the films of Sergio Leone.
· The movie will remain true to the spirit of the comic.
· James Gunn is a huge Starhawk fan and while he isn’t in this movie, “the future is beautiful”.
What did you guys think about the Q&A? What news are you most excited to hear? Let us know in the comments below.