Guardians of the Galaxy Star Wants Their Role Recast After Exit This Year

One MCU actress wants Marvel Studios to recast her role after her next appearance.

But that character has a legacy replacement thanks toFlorence Pugh’s Yelena.

Another actor soon leaving the MCU will be Dave Bautista’s Drax in the upcomingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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3would be her swansong in the MCU asGamora.

Shes been such an impactful character for fans, and especially female fans, and young female fans.

I mean, I signed up for one, and I got 10 years.

Gamora, Zoe Saldana

Lucky me, man.

I have no complaints.

And Im moving on with so much grace and gratitude in my heart."

Why Zoe Saldaña Won’t Be Upset Retiring from Marvel Gamora Role

One likely culprit for Saldana finally leaving the role could be the makeup process for the green-skinned alien warrior.

I wouldnt be upset if it didnt happen again… She never happened for them."

Zoe Saldana Gets Candid on Her Marvel Experience After Retirement Announcement

Zoe Saldana is clearly outspoken about her character being recast in a future appearance without her.

In fact, over a decade ago, Marvel Studios PresidentKevin Feigewasfully supportiveof this practice, ala James Bond.

Of course,exceptions exist not to recast roles, such asChadwick Boseman’s T’Challa.

Zoe Saldana Announces Her Marvel Retirement

This is something that would have beentoo painful for director Ryan Coogler and the cast.

After all,HawkeyeandSteve Rogershave retired in-universe, along with others likeTony StarkandNatasha Romanoffbeing killed off.

The latter is more than feasible, especially with Saldana encouraging the studio to recast her in this interview.

Fans can see Gamora’s fate whenGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3releases in theaters on Friday, May 5.