Guardians of the Galaxy’s James Gunn Reveals Potential Spinoff, Legendary Star-Lord

Marvel Cinematic Universe enthusiasts were thrown into a spiral of speculations by the post-credits cliffhanger of James Gunn‘s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. After the closing credits rolled, fans were left with the intriguing statement,

“The Legendary Star-Lord Will Return.”

As the director of the successful trilogy, James Gunn has given a nod towards a separate narrative orbiting the lead character Star-Lord, played by Chris Pratt. Initially, many movie-goers speculated that this meant Star-Lord would reappear in the upcoming Avengers series.

While many assumed that the intriguing stinger hinted at Star-Lord joining forces with the Avengers in the impending The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, Gunn and Pratt had a unique interpretation. Recent revelations indicate a rather unexpected turn of events.

Per ComicBook, Gunn disclosed in the commentary for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 that there had been long-standing conversations between him and Pratt. According to Gunn, the duo had envisaged an exclusive Star-Lord feature, tentatively titled The Legendary Star-Lord, set on Earth, casting Peter Quill in an unfamiliar territory akin to how Captain America found himself in his initial post-First Avenger appearances.

Their vision was to paint a contrasting picture of Star-Lord as an alien to modern Earth, metaphorically referring to him as a ‘fish out of water in just… regular water.’

Even though Gunn’s directorial contributions to Marvel have reached a conclusion, his longing to witness their brainstormed idea on the big screen indicates that Marvel might still be considering it.

However, the format of this potential Star-Lord venture, whether a Disney+ series or a full-fledged movie, remains up in the air. Nevertheless, the prospect of Pratt reprising his Star-Lord role in a more significant capacity than a mere Avengers cameo undoubtedly augurs thrilling times for the fans.

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A High-Stakes Adventure Awaits Star-Lord

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 focuses on the much-adored crew of misfits settling into their life on Knowhere. The narrative revolves around Peter Quill, who is dealing with the aftermath of Gamora’s demise, rallying his team in a risky endeavor to save Rocket’s life, and confronting the repercussions of his tumultuous past.

The volatile nature of the mission threatens the very existence of the Guardians. The film is currently showing in theaters. It has already debuted on digital video on demand platforms. The movie will be available in Blu-ray and DVD formats in August.

The speculation surrounding the future of Star-Lord and the potential for a unique Earth-based adventure represents a creative and exciting path for the character.

Whether Pratt’s Star-Lord finds himself battling alongside the Avengers or maneuvering his way through the complexities of modern-day Earth, the character’s future, as suggested by the cryptic promise at the end of the third Guardians film, is brimming with potential and undoubtedly keeps the fans on the edge of their seats.