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3 star discussed Marvel’s struggles with the film’s villain.

According toChukwudi Iwuji,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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3’s villain posed quite a challenge.

In the upcoming film, Iwuji plays theMCU’s newest villain, theHigh Evolutionary.

However, he’s not new tothe Guardiansas he’s the one who createdRocket Raccoon.

Chukwudi Iwuji, High Evolutionary, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

DirectorJames Gunncast Iwuji in the role after working with him on 2022’sPeacemakerand, according to theVol.

3star, because the High Evolutionary was a challenge both on and off-screen.

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Herbert Edgar Wyndham, High Evolutonary, Marvel Comics

3’s villain and Marvel’s struggles with the character.

I love this thing.

Marvel Studios' alleged difficulties with the High Evolutionary character are understandable.

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He also evolved his own intelligence and powers to that of cosmic beings.

In fact, at one point,Galactushad difficulties defeating him.

While the High Evolutionary is a significant threat, he’s not one-dimensional.

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Will Have ‘Sociopathic’ Main Villain

In fact, the comics have shown him to be well-intentioned and even compassionate at times.

However, just like theGuardiansfilms themselves, Iwuji discovered that challenges were often offset with humor.

I can watch Pom [Klementieff] pour a glass of water and Ill find something funny in it.

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3arrives in theaters on Friday, May 5.

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