During an interview with Screen Rant, Peacemaker.
However, since production on GOTG Vol. 3 wrapped earlier this year, fans have been anticipating the direction this third and final installment will take. What has been confirmed is the presence of Will Poulter as comics fan favorite Adam Warlock, who will reportedly be the main villain the Guardians will have to face in the sequel. Gunn has been hinting at the arrival of the overpowered Warlock since the very end of Vol. 2, and with Sovereign queen Ayesha, Warlock's mother in the comics, factoring into Vol. 3 as well, an epic central storyline for Warlock seems all but certain. Knowing how Gunn fared with other cosmic Marvel villains such as Ronan the Acc and Ego the Living Planet, fans are eager to see how Gunn and his crew interpret this new villain.
Speaking to Screen Rant during the press line at San Diego Comic-Con, Gunn talked about his approach to adapting Adam Warlock and hinted at a satisfying film storyline for the beloved character. Though he remained mum on exactly how the character will operate, as well as how Poulter will play him, Gunn emphasized how similar Warlock will be to the fleshed-out pre-existing Guardians characters, and that he's proud of their interpretation of the character. Read the full quote below:
"I think, like all of the Guardians, he has a very specific personality. When you have a character like Adam, who has been written by a bunch of different comic book writers, each one has their own take on Adam. This is our take on Adam, and I think he's a pretty spectacular character."
The interview came after Saturday night's Marvel Hall H at Comic-Con, which included a small GOTG showcase including a trailer reveal for Vol. 3. Though the Guardians 3 trailer has yet to debut online, Gunn's comments on the huge, emotional tone of the film, right down to the use of "Do You Realize" by the Flaming Lips in the trailer, struck a chord with fans. Some con-goers described the trailer as 'tear-inducing' and online s have already begun to speculate on the gravity and importance that could make this GOTG film bigger than the previous two. A formidable, like-minded, and fleshed-out Adam Warlock would certainly contribute to that supposed tone.
Gunn's insistence on getting Adam Warlock right speaks to his recent adaptation track record, especially his way of bringing the intimidating DC entity Starro to the screen in The Suicide Squad. It also speaks to his background as a comic book fan and genre filmmaker as well as a trusted MCU filmmaker. Gunn's attention to detail and emphasis on heart over violence has made the first two GOTG films favorites of MCU fans. But Gunn's determination to do Adam Warlock right ties into his hope of making Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 satisfying for fans who have been waiting years for it. His confidence, as well as the confidence of his cast and crew, speaks volumes even a little under a year before the long-awaited sequel's release.
