James Gunn opened up about Adam Warlock’s involvement in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3directorJames GunnexplainedAdam Warlock’spresence in the movie and why he felt pressure to include him.

James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy

Marketing forGuardians 3clearly established this idea when one of the movie’sclipsshowcased a clash between Warlock and the team.

James Gunn Explains Adam Warlock’s MCU Debut

Speaking withio9,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

So, what aspect of the story was the hardest to organically get into the mix of this movie?

Will Poulter as Adam Warlock, Guardians 3

Gunn: Well theres no doubt, it was Adam Warlock.

Like, it was really difficult…

I promised Adam at the end of the other movie.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The High evolutionary has created Adams species.

That was the way in."

So, it was the thing that was the most kind of separate that we put back into it.

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Except that we had also teed up Ayesha in the second movie, so we had all of that.

But it was definitely the more difficult part to make a part of it.

Originally, Adam Warlock was in Vol.

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2 and he was sort of the opposing force…

I seem to always have a second force, right?

So theres like, in the first movie Yondu serves that position.

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Hes an alternate force.

And in the second movie, Ayesha serves that position."

3:

“In this movie, its Adam and Ayesha together.

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Whats Next for the MCUs Adam Warlock?

Despite having limited screen time in the film,Will Poulter’sAdam Warlock’s impact is undeniable.

After starting off as a powerful threat against the Guardians,Vol.

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It remains to be seen how Warlock fits in the MCU’s future.

Still, Poulter expressed hopes ofseeing the character alongside the Avengersin the future.

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3is now playing in theaters worldwide.

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