Yesterday,production startedon Marvel’s highly-anticipatedAvengers: Infinity War, with filming taking place for several months as this movie shoots back-to-back with a currently-untitledAvengers 4 Sequel. DirectorsAnthony RussoandJoe Russoshared the first set photo yesterday, featuring the many trailers used by the massive cast during the shoot. Today, we have another photo fromSean Gunn, who has essentially confirmed he’ll be featured in this sprawling superhero adventure as hisGuardians of the Galaxycharacter Kraglin (though, he does also embody Rocket Raccoon on set as well, with Bradley Cooper giving Rocket his voice). What’s more, the actor is seen sporting a new winter hat, which features theInfinity Warlogo on it.
While we have heard in the past that theGuardians of the Galaxywill be appearing inAvengers: Infinity War, those reports didn’t say one way or antoher if supporting characters from theGuardiansmovies will be coming aboard as well. Thanks toSean Gunn’sInstagram, it seems that Kraglin may have some sort of role to play in the fight against Thanos. Marvel has yet to release any official plot details, or even a full cast list at this time, but now that filming is under way, hopefully more details will arrive soon.
Last week, production designerCharles Wood, who worked on bothDoctor StrangeandAvengers: Infinity War, teased that this upcoming movie will take fans to “many, many worlds,” although no specifics were given. Up until this point in the MCU, the mighty AsgardianThor, theGuardians of the Galaxyand, most recently,Doctor Strangehave been the Avengers' ambassadors to the cosmic side of the MCU, but it seems that will change inAvengers: Infinity War. We also know that the upcomingThor: Ragnarok, which hits theaters in November, will focus on a “cosmic road trip” between Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), which could provide an introduction to some of these new worlds.
The immense cast, which may feature upwards of67 characters, includesJosh Brolin(Thanos),Chris Hemsworth(Thor),Sebastian Stan(Bucky/Winter Soldier),Scarlett Johansson(Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow),Jeremy Renner(Clint Barton/Hawkeye),Chris Evans(Captain America/Steve Rogers),Elizabeth Olsen(Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch),Samuel L. Jackson(Nick Fury),Paul Rudd(Scott Lang/Ant-Man),Paul Bettany(Vision),Chadwick Boseman(T’Challa/Black Panther),Mark Ruffalo(Bruce Banner/Hulk) andRobert Downey Jr.(Tony Stark/Iron Man),Chris Pratt, (Star-Lord),Zoe Saldana(Gamora),Dave Bautista(Drax the Destroyer),Karen Gillan(Nebula),Vin Diesel(Groot),Bradley Cooper(Rocket Raccoon),Benedict Cumberbatch(Doctor Strange),Benedict Wong(Wong) andBrie Larson(Captain Marvel). Despite earlier rumors to the contrary, it was recently confirmed thatTom Hollandwill swing by asSpider-Man, while a separate report claimed thatLiv Tylercould be returning as Betty Ross from the Phase 1 movieThe Incredible Hulk. The most recent casting addition isPeter Dinklage, whose character has not yet been confirmed, although many believe he’s playing either MODOK or Pip the Troll.
Anthony RussoandJoe Russoare directing from a script byChristopher MarkusandStephen McFeely, with Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feigeproducing. There has been talk that the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe will come together to fight Thanos (Josh Brolin), but the studio has yet to confirm a cast list quite yet forAvengers: Infinity War. While we wait for more details, check outSean Gunn’s photo from the set ofAvengers: Infinity War.
