As usual, James Gunn intervened on twitter to resolve a doubt of the fans about Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 , confirming what is reported by an article by The Direct . Let’s continue after the jump!
Yes! It’s the culmination of Rocket’s journey. The fact that he doesn’t kill him just demonstrates the change that has taken place in him – he goes from being the least empathetic of the Guardians to becoming the most empathetic of them all. He’d be foolish and hollow if he’d refused to kill him only to leave him aboard a ship about to explode. And, yes, there is a deleted scene. It was great, but it disturbed the pacing of the finale. But you will see it in the extras at the end.
Rocket literally says he wouldn’t kill him. And then the Guardians proceed to save everyone person and animal alike on the ship
— Vijay Williams (@VeggieWillymass) May 19, 2023
The director then adds that the High Evolutionary is imprisoned on Knowhere , following the events of the film.
Can you say what happened to the High Evolutionary after they saved him
— J◯sef (@Slither2006) May 19, 2023
So there’s room for the supervillain’s eventual return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe , but now the job of deciding what to do with it rests with Marvel Studios , as Gunn will be busy running DC Studios with Peter Safran (and directing Superman: Legacy ). We’ll see.
Is the High Evolutionary alive? https://t.co/AjQmRIiaLg
— Ángel González (@a_gonzas) May 19, 2023
The official synopsis
In the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 , the beloved group of unlikely superheroes are settling in Knowhere. But it’s not long before their lives are upended by Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him on a perilous mission to save Rocket’s life, a mission which, if not completed successfully, could lead to the end of the Guardians as well as we know them.
The cast
Returning cast are Chris Pratt ( Peter Quill ), Zoe Saldaña ( Gamora ), Vin Diesel ( Groot ), Bradley Cooper ( Rocket Raccoon ), Karen Gillan ( Nebula ), Pom Klementieff ( Mantis ), Sean Gunn ( Kraglin ) and Dave Bautista ( Drax ). Also there are Will Poulter ( Adam Warlock ), Chukwudi Iwuji ( High Evolutionary ) and Maria Bakalova(voice of Cosmos ).
The screenplay
The screenplay was written again by director James Gunn .
The composer
The original score is composed by John Murphy ( The Suicide Squad ), who takes over from Tyler Bates .