Marvel starChris Prattsays he is “open” to returning as intergalactic superhero Peter Quill aka Star-Lord…but finds the idea of starring alongside different actors as different Guardians quite “daunting.” Speaking withComicbook.com, Pratt also stated that, as he sees it, the currentGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy is so perfect that the notion of coming back for more is a deeply difficult one.
“That’s so daunting. That’s the reason to not do it. I think it would have… it’s so elegant and perfect right now with the three films and so to think of moving forward, it’s really hard and without James, I don’t know how that would work. I’m open to it, but man, I don’t know.”
Pratt continued, saying that the idea of returning to the role without the direction of James Gunn is also something that gives him pause when it comes to bringing back Star-Lord for further adventures. Gunn though absolutely wants to see the Marvel team continue without him…
“I want the Guardians to continue, myself. That doesn’t necessarily mean with Chris or with anybody, but you know, I would like to see the Guardians continue in another iteration.”
While Pratt is open to the idea of returning after the events ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, several of his co-stars have since revealedthat they are done with the MCU. “I think the time has come for me to step down, and for the next generation to come forward,” Gamora actress Zoe Saldaña said recently. “The one thing I would not want is for Gamora to go away. She’s been such an impactful character for fans and especially female fans, and young female fans.”
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Now Sits at 78% On Rotten Tomatoes
Though many have found the MCU to be something of a mixed bag lately,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3has been met with a lot of positivity from critics and currently sits at 78% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. MovieWeb’s own Julian Romanhas heaped praiseon theGuardians of the Galaxythreequel saying, “James Gunn exits the Marvel Cinematic Universe on a visceral high note that will stun audiences […] t is easily the darkest and most mature film in the franchise. There are clever laughs, the requisite groovy soundtrack, and astounding action scenes, but a powerfully dramatic story arc goes to ugly places that wrench the soul.”
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3picks up with the gang still reeling from the loss of Gamora. Our beloved band of misfits is settling into life on Knowhere, but it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Thus, Peter Quill aka Star-Lord must rally his team once again to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Written and directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, and Bradley CooperGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3is scheduled to be released on June 21, 2025, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.
