The Gamora actor announced that she is officially leaving the MCU following the third Guardians film.

GamoraactressZoe Saldanaannounced her retirement from theMCUfollowingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Saldana said that if Gamora were to re-appear followingGuardians 3,she would want her role re-cast.

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Shehas also saidthat she"wouldn’t be upset"if she did notreturn to Gamora.

Now, the actor’s retirement from Marvel is official.

It is the end for me, for Gamora."

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According to The Hollywood Reporter,Guardians of the Galaxyfranchise director James Gunn almost killed off Gamora inVol.

2, and Saldana had not anticipated bringing the character beyond the first film.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Saldana spoke directly with Marvel executives about bringing him back.

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Is Gamora’s Fate in Guardians 3 Grim?

However, fans know to expect high emotions and tearful goodbyes inGuardians 3 perhaps Gamora is among them?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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3hits theaters on Friday, May 5.

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