Zoe Saldaña Hints at Reunion of Gamora and Star-Lord in the MCU

Zoe Saldaña hints at the possibility of a Gamora and Star-Lord reunion within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress’s comment has fueled considerable interest, given the trajectories both characters have taken in recent MCU films.

As fans would recall, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was a pivotal moment in the MCU narrative. This installment saw the last appearance of the beloved guardians, with many members branching out into diverse corners of the universe. For Saldaña, this also suggested the conclusion of her iconic role as Gamora. The actress has been candid about considering a shift from blockbuster roles, leaving many to wonder if she would ever reprise her role.

Saldaña’s recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter further stoked the embers of speculation. Delving into the complexities of her character’s relationship with Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord, she termed it a “bittersweet decision.” Saldaña said,

“I did. It was a bittersweet decision, obviously. I wanted to know that in the final chapter, Gamora stays on and finds a way to become a Guardian again. But this felt like the right way to end things for her, because of what she had been through. At the end of the day, any multiverse that she would’ve come from, she was still going to have the same experience with Thanos [Josh Brolin], and she was still gonna have the same guilt and the same trauma. So she finally found solace with the Ravagers, and she felt more open than she had ever been.”

While the lack of a clichéd romantic culmination between Gamora and Star-Lord might have disappointed some, Saldaña believes that this choice “felt like the right way to end things for her.” She further elaborated on Gamora’s nuanced feelings, suggesting that the detachment from Star-Lord was perhaps a source of both pain and hope for her character. The hope being that their paths might converge in light of Gamora’s unexpected return. Saldaña shared,

“I think the whole thing with Peter bothered her, because even though she had no recollection of who he was, she had a sense that it must have been special. And I appreciated that takeaway because it kind of gave us the hope that if the Guardians seek help again from the Ravagers, maybe Gamora and Peter will find a way back into each other’s lives, even if it’s just as friends.”

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Saldaña’s MCU Farewell: Genuine Goodbye or a Brief Hiatus?

Fans will remember that after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Saldaña did announce her MCU retirement. This makes her recent hints all the more intriguing. While she has been clear about wanting a break from large-scale franchise roles, these new comments seem to leave the door ajar for a potential re-entry into the MCU.

The waters are muddied further when one considers the shift of director James Gunn to DC Studios. Gunn’s shift raises eyebrows about what’s next for the Guardians, given his foundational role in their movie successes. However, the silver lining appears in the form of Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord, whose comeback after Guardians 3 seems quite probable. In such a scenario, Gamora’s return, especially when you factor in her recent cinematic moment with Quill, wouldn’t be all that shocking.

If Gamora graces the screen again, the question arises: will it be Zoe Saldaña behind the character? Saldaña has hinted at the possibility of her iconic role being reprized by another. But is this genuine openness or a touch of misdirection?

For those keen to revisit or catch up on the latest in the Guardians saga, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is currently gracing cinemas. Moreover, MCU enthusiasts can stream it on Disney+ from August 2.

The future might hold myriad possibilities for Gamora and Star-Lord. Only time, and perhaps Zoe Saldaña’s decisions, will tell where this cosmic dance leads.