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Would Nathan Fillion Be Interested In Starring In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY?

Nathan Fillion shares his thoughts on whether or not he has time to star in Marvel Studios' big screen adaptation of Guardians of the Galaxy and goes on to reveal what James Gunn has told him about his excitement to helm the film.

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By Josh Wilding - 9/14/2012
Ever since Joss Whedon was announced as the director of The Avengers, fans have put Nathan Fillion forward for several different roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in order to re-team the duo after they worked on the likes of Firefly, Serenity and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. When it was recently announced that James Gunn would helm Guardians of the Galaxy, it seemed as if the stars had finally aligned, especially as Fillion starred in Super and Whedon - who will helm 2015's The Avengers follow-up - recently took on the role of overseeing the "Phase Two" wave of films. Talking to MTV at the Toronto Film Festival, the actor revealed that he may just be too busy to consider a role in the film which is currently set to be released on August 1st, 2014.


"I'm very busy right now with a job that I'm grateful for," Fillion told the site when asked about possibly starring in Guardians of the Galaxy. "I've made a commitment [to 'Castle'] and I have to see it through. And I'm really happy to." While we're still waiting on an official announcement, the actor went on to reveal a conversation he had with director James Gunn about him getting the job. "We had dinner the other night and he told me all about it, before everyone found out. I was on the inside on that one. Over some toro, tuna belly, we discussed how excited he is, how nervous he is, but how he wanted it very badly. He wanted it very badly. I think it's in very capable hands. It's in the right hands. Having worked with the man, I know what he's capable of."

Source: MTV Splash Page
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masterhater - 9/14/2012, 11:25 AM
First!
masterhater - 9/14/2012, 11:26 AM
with Fillion saying that it is in right hands gives me much hope. I can't wait for this movie!!!!!
ClaireLannister2016 - 9/14/2012, 11:32 AM
Just like Jensen Ackles, I've pretty much given up on him ever being in the MCU.
KaneVonDoom - 9/14/2012, 11:43 AM
I'm so stoked for this movie. I really hope they do a lot of footage of space, the alien worlds and different bizarre landscapes.

I'm sure Fillion will somehow work it out in a few years to show up in the MCU. Especially with Joss and Gunn involved with Marvel nowadays.
KaneVonDoom - 9/14/2012, 11:51 AM
Also, Why did you post an image of the video but not the actual video?
marvel72 - 9/14/2012, 11:59 AM
he found time to make super,why not the guardians of the galaxy.

he's worked with whedon on serenity & firefly & with gunn on super who is meant to be directing guardians of the galaxy.

he'd be a fool to turn ant-man & starlord,castle won't last forever.
spidey1994 - 9/14/2012, 12:02 PM
If Fillion can't play Star-Lord, then John Barrowman is the man for the job!
DioFoRio - 9/14/2012, 12:04 PM
Castle is on ABC ,Disney owns ABC and Marvel....just sayin. Not really sure what I'm sayin, but I'm sayin it.
DioFoRio - 9/14/2012, 12:05 PM
I like how marvel doesn't just cast young pretty boys. I like the fact that some of these dudes are MEN....partial homo.
jimoakley666 - 9/14/2012, 12:06 PM
...Oh for [frick]'s sake... I don't get the love for Fillion. I really don't.
novaprime - 9/14/2012, 12:10 PM
Soorryyyy Guys But he Is No STARLOORRRDDD!!!!! Please Marvel Do Not Cast em as Starlord!!!!!
bbarber2323 - 9/14/2012, 12:10 PM
Exactly @ jimoakley666!!! I dont get why cbm has such a hard on for this guy!!!
Kingdork - 9/14/2012, 12:11 PM
@Dionysios: lol ^^
thewonderer - 9/14/2012, 12:11 PM
Wouldn't whoever plays this character need to have their face completely covered? Lets get someone ugly
jessepostal - 9/14/2012, 12:13 PM
@dino, full blown homo, you can only call partial homo on holidays, or vacations, Halloween is prob the biggest partial homo holiday, especially when your dressed like a hooker
ItsNotASchooner - 9/14/2012, 12:14 PM
YES!! Fillion for Star-Lord!!!!!
Tomontherun99 - 9/14/2012, 12:15 PM
@spidey1994: That somehow makes some sort of twisted sense. If Barrowman was cast it would be pretty cool.
jimpinto24 - 9/14/2012, 12:21 PM
Nathan Fillion should play Star-Lord. Nathan could be a second casting choice for Antman too.
LMB10 - 9/14/2012, 12:22 PM
He wants a big movie, but then shoots down the oppourtunity whenever it's brought up. Castle's an ABC show, which is owned by Disney, who coincidently, also owns Marvel. They could sort something out.
TheAbomination - 9/14/2012, 12:22 PM
Fillion for Star-Lord or GTFO!!
SuperDude001 - 9/14/2012, 12:26 PM
I understand if his schedule wouldn't work for it, and tbh I love Castle so I hope nothing disrupts that. However when he isn't doing that show I do think he needs to stop doing conventions and hobbies and actually accept some major roles, or at least go for them, cause he's not a big actor yet and I'm glad he isn't but I do wish he'd get a more wide-spread fanbase and more well-known jobs cause the man deserves it.
CharlesTheIncredible - 9/14/2012, 12:28 PM
Yea....Im sure Nathan can work something out with Disney on appearing in GotG. I mean I watch Castle and there were a few episodes where he barely appeared in them at all. Plus Castle should be premiering soon anyway, you cant tell me that theyre not at least half way done with filming Castle already. Just take the job Nathan! Everyone is asking for you dude!
TheBeard - 9/14/2012, 12:29 PM
STAR-LORD!!!
MisterNiceGuy - 9/14/2012, 12:32 PM
ironic that masterhater is i fister... master haters hate fisters
OdinsBeard - 9/14/2012, 12:33 PM
saintspidey@ i know... he could totally rocket up to the next level..
Lowell58 - 9/14/2012, 12:37 PM
I read "Legacy" to try and get on board with GOTG, but I wasn't too big on it... Is there something else I should read or am I just going to miss the boat on this one?
MisterNiceGuy - 9/14/2012, 12:38 PM
i cant wait to see this. i just hope they dont try to rationalize it or deviate to much from the material just to appeal to the general audience. this has SOOOOO much potential its ridiculous
DioFoRio - 9/14/2012, 12:44 PM
@Jessiepostal..LOL.

@Monkeyballs...I just like the Harrison Ford'esk way he acts(I find him sortta Indy or Solo'ish?). But there are other people out there who could bring a different quality to StarLord. Someone said Olyphant, that would be a cool pick with I'm sure a more sardonic take.
superotherside - 9/14/2012, 12:44 PM
Meh, I like Fillion as an actor but he's not suited for Star Lord. I'd say Chris Pine was much more suitable.

Plus they look a lot alike and Chris would nail the role.
marvel72 - 9/14/2012, 12:49 PM
@ thewonderer

he doesn't wear the mask all the time,mainly in battle.
dennee - 9/14/2012, 12:50 PM
Jensen Ackles should get his superhero role asap
PapaMidnight - 9/14/2012, 12:59 PM
You guys really love this dude, huh?
indigobolt956 - 9/14/2012, 1:00 PM
@dino people who use the term pretty boy are usually just jealous of good looking people
FOOM - 9/14/2012, 1:07 PM
Would really like this to succeed, especially if it was the Guardians of the Galaxy like in Avengers #167, but I can't see it transfering to the big screen without it looking ridiculous.
TheSisko - 9/14/2012, 1:22 PM
quit trying to force disney space. No to Fillion and heck to Barrowman. They are too well known for being Mal Reynolds and Captain Jack Harkness. Disney should get someone who is fresh to the super-hero/science fiction/space odyssey genre. My vote is in favor of Eion Bailey.
StarkAnthony - 9/14/2012, 1:25 PM
I would like to see a younger actor here. If he's available, Chris Pine (as suggested above) would be a good choice, but he might not even want to since he already has a space franchise in Star Trek
MisterNiceGuy - 9/14/2012, 1:36 PM
why does everyone get a hard on for Fillion anyway?
Growler - 9/14/2012, 1:58 PM
They need to cast someone who is under, or around 30 to play the Starlord role.

However, somebody will have to voice Rocket Raccoon and for voice work, age is not a great issue. Nor is time.

Just throwing that out there...
Optimus83 - 9/14/2012, 2:07 PM
¡¡¡Good News!!!
SpoonWielder - 9/14/2012, 2:07 PM
I like how every time Nathan Fillion's mentioned on this site it's a news article about him not being in a movie.
DioFoRio - 9/14/2012, 2:10 PM
@indigobolt956 LOL. ya got me. And I thought I looked good in my Avatar : (
CREAD - 9/14/2012, 2:14 PM
I think Gabriel Macht should be givea second change at a super hero film. he's a pretty good actor, and has the right look.
http://topnews.in/files/images/Gabriel-Macht2.jpg
MutantEquality - 9/14/2012, 2:22 PM
He needs to play Hal Jordon! He is already his voice. DO IT
chuckg313 - 9/14/2012, 2:37 PM
I dont get the fascination with this guy..
IIIAdamantiumIII - 9/14/2012, 2:47 PM
nooooooo!
logicoflame - 9/14/2012, 2:49 PM
The character is older, he aint young. If you don't get the love for Nathan, I feel bad for you.
SuspenseSmith - 9/14/2012, 3:27 PM
NATHAN! ADMIT IT! YOU'RE AN A LIST STAR!! You just don't know it yet.

MWAHAHAHAHA!!
RoadDogXXIV - 9/14/2012, 3:30 PM
@ superotherside

YOU MOTHER[frick]ER! This was running in my mind! Good on you, mate!
Bandrews1 - 9/14/2012, 3:30 PM
I think he would perfect for Star Lord.
SuspenseSmith - 9/14/2012, 3:32 PM
This man is trying to dodge destiny...
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