‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Releases First Full Look at Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) in Suit

Although we saw them briefly in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and their Happy Holidays Special, the Guardians of the Galaxy officially return on May 5 with the third film centered on the group of Marvel anti-heroes, which rewrites and directs James Gunn in what it is his last work for Marvel Studios before leaving for DC. Five years after the second part, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is one of the most anticipated films of Phase 5, and not only for having revised Star-Lord and company, but also for a specific addition, that of Adam Warlock, an iconic character from Marvel Comics who finally makes his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

We got our first official glimpse at the British actor as ‘Him’ in the first trailer for Volume 3 in early December, but now, thanks to Empire magazine, We can see Adam Warlock in full, suit and cape in an exclusive new official image.

Adam Warlock’s appearance in volume 3 ties directly into the second film, in which the leader of the Sovereigns, Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki), decides to create the next step in the evolution of her species, Adam, a powerful being capable of defeat the Guardians. once and for all. Technically, Adam Warlock would be one of the antagonists in “Guardians 3,” but be warned, this is Marvel, and their villains don’t usually move in absolute terms, but there’s a grayscale that Gunn intends to explore with him. That’s how he explains it to Empire, where he warns that Adam’s plans are more than just ending the Guardians. “It’s a little more complicated than that”push forward. “But he’s definitely not a nice guy. What we will see is the first form of Warlock, fresh out of the chrysalis, and doesn’t understand life very well. He basically he’s a kid”.

A surprising casting decision

The announcement of Will Poulter as the MCU’s Adam Warlock surprised many. The actor, known among other things for ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ or ‘The Maze Runner’ It didn’t seem like the most obvious casting decision, but Marvel has shown us on many occasions that there is no reason to doubt it when it comes to casting..

Regarding Poulter’s surprising casting as the golden villain, Gunn acknowledges that it was his intention to dash from expectations. In his words: “People on the internet were saying ‘Tom Cruise should be Adam Warlock. But I wanted someone young, I wanted the person who has the dramatic and comedic talent not just for this movie, but for anything Marvel is going to use Adam Warlock in the future.”. Does this mean we will see Warlock again in the Multiverse Saga? Gunn is clear: “He could become a very important character”.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ premiere in theaters May 5, 2023.