Key insights
- Zoe Saldaña wishes she could have done more with her Gamora character in the MCU.
- The Guardians of the Galaxy experienced great success under the direction of Marvel Studios.
- Saldaña says she could have done more with Gamora and Uhura's character roles.
Guardians of the Galaxy Star Zoe Saldaña recently opened up about her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Gamora, revealing that she feels she could have done more with her character's storyline. First appeared in American comics under Marvel Comics. The Guardians came to life in January 1969 in Marvel Super-Heroes #18. One of its creators, Roy Thomas, said it arose from an exciting idea involving superguerrillas fighting Russians and Red Chinese who had taken over the US. However, it would be another five years before the team resurfaced, appearing again in the fifth issue of Marvel Two-In-One in 1975, before finally getting their own series in 1976.
Since, The Guardians of the Galaxy When the film was released in theaters in 2014, it was directed by Marvel Studios and enjoyed great success, grossing $773.3 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2014. It was 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 clean up the universe.
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Zoe Saldaña talks about her role as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy
In a candid and candid conversation with Variety, Zoe Saldaña explained why she wishes she could do it again avenger 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 with Gamora, explaining that she felt she could have done more with her story. She also mentioned her character Nyota Uhura in Star TrekShe felt that this was another role that she could have improved on. Luckily, Saldaña announced that she has already signed up Star Trek 4 and has high hopes that the character will take on 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 think I just… I think I did enough, but I could have done more. That’s exactly how I am.”
Saldaña's latest role in the operatic drama Emilia Perez sees the actress take on the role of Rita, an overlooked lawyer who finds herself at a dead end but is then recruited by Emilia, a fearsome cartel leader. Aside from her incredible performances in superhero films, Saldaña's previous films include the likes of: AvatarLoser, Colombianand as the legendary American singer Nina Simone in the film Nina. What The Guardians of the GalaxyAccording to a recent rumor, two faces could be returning to the MCU. If true, Glenn Close and John C. Reilly could play major roles in the series, possibly through flashbacks or as survivors, but only time will tell.
For Marvel fans who can't wait avenger Movie, there's some good news on the horizon. avengers 5, which was renamed as Avengers: End of the World, has been confirmed by the Russo brothers and filming will begin in spring 2025. In addition to Robert Downey Jr., the cast includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Source:diversity
