Important takeaways
- Zoe Saldaña wishes she could have done more with her Gamora character in the MCU.
- The Guardians of the Galaxy saw huge success under the auspices of Marvel Studios.
- Saldaña feels she could have done more with the character roles of Gamora and Uhura.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Zoe Saldaña recently opened up and reflected on her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Gamora, revealing that she thinks she could have done more with her character's storyline. First appeared in American comic books under Marvel Comics, The Guardians came to life in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 in January 1969, which one of its creators, Roy Thomas, said came from an exciting idea that saw the super-guerrillas fighting Russians and Red Chinese who had taken over the United States. However, it would be another five years before the team was seen again, reappearing in Marvel Two-In-One issue five in 1975 before finally getting their own series in 1976.
Since then, The Guardians of the Galaxy has seen massive success under the direction of Marvel Studios when the film was released in 2014, grossing $773.3 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2014. Directed by superhero enthusiast James Gunn, who previously wrote the screenplay for the 2002 film, Scooby Doo, as well as the remake of Dawn of the Dead, The Guardians of the Galaxy tells the story of a group of intergalactic criminals who must band together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to cleanse the universe.
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Zoe Saldaña talks about her role as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy
In an open and honest conversation with Variety, Zoe Saldaña explained why she wishes she could redo Avengers films, as well as her role as Gamora in The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Saldaña expressed that despite her iconic portrayal of the character, she would like to go back and do a better job on Gamora, saying she feels she could have done more with her story. She also mentioned her character, Nyota Uhura i Star Trekfelt it was another role she could have improved. Thankfully, Saldaña revealed that she's already signed on for Star Trek 4 and have high hopes that the character will take more responsibility than before.
“I wish I could go back and do a better job for Gamora [in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Avengers‘ movies] and Uhura [in ‘Star Trek’]. But I guess I just … I think I did enough, but I could have done more. It's just the way I am.”
Saldaña's latest role in the operatic drama Emilia Perez sees the actress take on the role of Rita, an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job but then recruited by Emilia, a fearsome cartel leader. In addition to her incredible performances in superhero movies, Saldaña's past credits include the likes of Avatarloser, Colombianaand as the iconic American singer Nina Simone in the film Nina. When it comes to The Guardians of the Galaxya recent rumor has suggested that two faces may be returning to the MCU. If true, Glenn Close and John C. Reilly could have significant roles in the series, potentially through flashbacks or as survivors, but for now only time will tell.
For Marvel fans who can't wait for the next one Avengers movie, there's some good news on the horizon. avengers 5, which was renamed as Avengers: Doomsday, has been confirmed by the Russo brothers and will begin filming in the spring of 2025. Along with Robert Downey Jr. the cast will consist of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
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