When Guardians of the Galaxy premiered, it was an instant blockbuster. May 5, 2017 became a date tattooed on calendars. That’s when Marvel announced that the world could witness the sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Now, release is merely days away.
We talked with writer-director James Gunn, stars Chris Pratt (Peter Quill), Zoe Saldana (Gamora) and Dave Bautista (Drax). Also joining them for our Q&A are two new-to-the-series Hollywood icons: Kurt Russell (Quill’s father Ego) and Sylvester Stallone (Stakar Ogord).
This charming group of A-holes explore the film’s themes, what family means, how the vets felt joining a blockbuster series and we get Saldana’s feelings when she sees someone cosplaying Gamora!
Hop to the next page to read the full interview.
Was there any pressure coming into this second one?
James Gunn: I wanted to continue the film from the first movie. So many sequels are not good. Many of them just do the same thing the first movie did. We tried to let these characters grow and change. People were surprised by the first movie. To give people something new and something different from what they already had is the best.
Kurt, how’d you feel joining this world?
Kurt Russell: When I read the script, I wanted to make sure I was understanding it. I hadn’t seen the first movie. I knew everybody loved it. I also knew that, all of a sudden, people around me are saying, “Are you gonna be Peter Quill’s father?” I didn’t really know what they were talking about! Then, I saw the movie. I immediately started getting it.
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How was Kurt with melding into the Guardians collective?
JG: It was terrible. He was a nightmare. [Laughs]
Chris Pratt: You promised yourself you’re not gonna geek out. But, it’s a little inauthentic if you don’t. I did that immediately. Then, you move forward. There’s this really cool thing that is the greatest part of it, you become somebody’s friend.
Chris, there are so many fatherhood themes in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, did you bring anything from your own journey to the role?
CP: Not much of my relationship as a child to a parent, but as a parent to a child with Baby Groot. The character of Groot — who is vulnerable — when he climbs up on Quill’s lap, I’m reflecting upon the relationship I had with the man who raised me. I realize that I’ve now entered the chapter in my life where I’m gonna be the man who’s raising somebody.
What’s the biggest surprise making these movies?
Zoe Saldana: I don’t think that people really understand what Sean Gunn does for the movie.
He plays Kraglin, but he is also the on-set Rocket Raccoon!
ZS: The references, the intonation… he’s also limber as well. He’s always Rocket-size. Rocket is the sassiest character of the Guardians. I don’t think that we would be able to respond to Rocket the same way if Sean wasn’t playing him.
What is the best part of returning to this world?
Dave Bautista: It was a luxury to come back into a reoccurring role, not only where I was comfortable with the character, but I was also so comfortable with my cast members. They’re people that I love. I didn’t have to feel self-conscious about anything.
ZS: I have been itching and yearning to see more of a female presence in action films. To have a film with three female characters that are adding such unique qualities to the film and are relevant and their relationships are explored deeply, I was appreciative.
Sly, were you at all familiar with the Guardians of the Galaxy comics?
Sylvester Stallone: No, I grew up on different superheroes [laughs], like Elastic Man. They’re really horrible. This one, I wanted to go in there with a clean slate and just do what the director wanted done.
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What’s your reaction when you see people cosplaying you?
ZS: You have like an out-of-body experience each and every time. It’s like Wayne’s World, like “We’re not worthy.” You feel very humbled.
This film gives us a unique take on family. How do you see it?
DB: Family is people you care about and people who care about you and just love you regardless. Anybody can be your family member.
ZS: I don’t see the Guardians as these kicking ass superheroes. I see them as these really delicate people that are just trying to get by day-by-day. That’s what family is for me.
What is the key to Guardians’ success?
JG: I was this little kid in Manchester, MS who felt like he was completely alienated from all his peers. By hearing music and watching movies, I felt a little bit less alone. I hope that’s what Guardians does for people. It’s a movie about outcasts for outcasts. That’s the most rewarding thing by far about making these movies.
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