James Gunn revealed who the secret hero of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise truly is.

According toJames Gunn,Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord isn’tGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3’s only hero.

Gamora, Rocket, Adam Warlock, Drax

I think he’s suffering from major detachment issues."

But even though Quill’s loss will be dealt with,Rocket Raccoonis the driving force ofVol.

3; and according to Gunn, he always has been.

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You’ve never seen Rocket in any movie not do something altruistic.

He’s never done anything other than for his friends.

He’s not a hero in the typical sense of the word.

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Telling his story was really important to me."

Rocket’s MCU journey has been an emotional and, as Gunn noted, a selfless one.

But of all the Guardians, his past is the one fans know the least about.

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SinceGunn is now the new co-head of DC StudiosandVol.

It’s because I needed to finish the story.

And especially because I needed to finish Rocket’s story."

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From what fans have seen fromVol.

3’s marketing, that’s exactlywhat the threequel looks to explore.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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3premieres in theaters on May 5.

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