Adam Warlock Is ‘Not a Good Guy’ Says James Gunn

Even as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 guarantees to be the tip of the highway for this model of the Marvel group, it’s additionally the introduction of a number of key new characters. The one with the potential to have the most important ongoing life within the Marvel Cinematic Universe past the movie is Adam Warlock, performed by Will Poulter. A mainstay of Marvel Comics, Adam Warlock has battled (and teamed with) Thanos, been the guardian of the Infinity Gems (as they’re recognized within the comics), and been the central determine in a number of main crossovers, together with the unique model of “Infinity War.”

Warlock is often portrayed as a hero in Marvel Comics, however Guardians Vol. 3 author/director James Gunn says that’s not who he’s going to be in his film. He instructed Empire “he’s definitely not a good guy. What we’re seeing is the infant form of Warlock, newly out of the cocoon, and he does not understand life very well. He’s basically a baby.”

Empire additionally printed the primary photograph full have a look at Poulter in his costume as Adam Warlock, Apart from the character’s trademark purple cape, it’s not a notably devoted illustration of Warlock’s comedian e-book outfits, which have diversified however are usually variation of black and purple skintight cloth with a giant and intricately detailed gold belt. His Guardians Vol. 3 look is way more MCU-ified, with a lot of intricate particulars that make the ensemble look extra like a swimsuit of armor than a Spandex bodysuit.

Gunn didn‘t give too many other details about Warlock, but he did say this: “He could become this really important character” in the next few phases of the MCU. So get ready for a lot of Adam Warlock in the years ahead. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is scheduled to open in theaters on May 5, 2023.