Militant "Guardians of the Galaxy." The cast of the comic blockbuster

The theme of the adaptation of comic book characters living in the so-called Marvel universe is rooted in history with the advent of the first "Spider-Man" in 2002. During this time, many characters have found their films: in one they tell their story completely, while in others they intersect with others, teaming up. One such example is the "Guardians of the Galaxy", who collected a galaxy of comic heroes with superpowers.

The idea of creating

To be more precise, this is the tenth project in the cinematic universe of Marvel. Like its predecessors, the plot is based on the comic book series of the same name. In September 2012, the attached director James Gunn announced the beginning of work on a future project called "Guardians of the Galaxy." The cast was still to be found, but for now it was required to determine the plot.

List of involved characters

It should include the following characters: Groot, Gamora, Drax Destroyer, Star Lord and Jet Raccoon. At the international annual film festival in San Diego, which often discusses the theme of comics and fiction, James Gunn described how he plans to organize interaction between the characters, and outlined their composition, as well as introduced the concept art of "The Guardians of the Galaxy." The cast of actors, thus, could begin to be selected.

At the casting, Chris Pratt candidacy was almost immediately approved - the brutal actor was considered for the role of the Star Lord. According to legend, it is a descendant of a stranger and a dug-out who is destined to become the leader of the Guardians. Dave Baptiste, a wrestler by profession, ideally suited the role of Drax's warrior, defeating the equally strong Aizai Mustafa, Jason Momoa and Brian Patrick. The desire to join was expressed by Zoe Saldana, who after the "Avatar" was familiar with the feeling of such reincarnation. She got the role of Gamora. Michael Rooker was considered for the role of Yonda. Within the next month, Ophelia Lovibond, Lee Pace and Karen Gillan were officially confirmed.

Actor and writer, the creator of many comic images, Stan Lee for a long time could not decide on his participation as a cameo. On his page, he reported that he had nothing to do with the "Guardians", had never dealt with them, he was not sure who they were, but he was waiting for the picture to come out. Later, he confessed to the completion of filming his scene. But the question, whether she will enter the film, remained open. And only many later it became known that Stan Lee still appears in the picture as a Xanderarian womanizer.

Galactic labor

Having secured financial support in the amount of 170 million dollars of budget funds, using modern computer technologies, without which the creation of such a film is impossible, everything was ready to launch the long production process of the future hit "The Guardians of the Galaxy." The cast did not require any changes, which meant the start of the filming.

At the English studio Shepperton built the necessary scenery. Starting from June 2013, the shooting lasted more than 80 days. On their completion, director James Gunn notified the fans on his page in the social network.

For those who do not know

Since the beginning of production, the plot has remained under strict protection. No one, including the crew, had the right to disclose his details. The cast of the movie "The Guardians of the Galaxy" was truly impressive, because the fans waiting for the release of the picture languished in conjecture about what will be discussed.

Returning to the original comic sources, we note that the narrative boils down to the traveler Peter Qwill, who finds a mysterious artifact. His master is a powerful villain Ronan. In the plans to capture the universe under construction, Peter becomes a victim, falling into the epicenter of intergalactic hunting.

Uncleanable outcasts can come to his aid. The four superheroes, who possess incredible power, under Peter's influence, are forced to rally to stop the enslavement of the planet and restore its natural balance.

Let's hit the road!

Prior to the release of the film for advertising purposes, the studio launched a series of promotional videos. Viewers were shown a 15-second teaser, then a 2.5-minute trailer. The video materials appealed to fans of the film "The Guardians of the Galaxy." The cast with the photo, presented later in the form of an official poster, only warmed up this interest.

The film premiered on July 21, 2014. It has not bypassed our country. The release was developed in 3D and IMAX 3D formats, which allowed to fully appreciate all the special effects.

Space success

The film was among the most expensive by production standards. With a budget of 170 million, the cash payback exceeded 770 million. He was nominated for an Oscar in the categories "Best Visual Effects" and "Best Makeup and Hairstyles". Critics' assessments, like mass audience love, could prove with a vengeance the success of the film "The Guardians of the Galaxy". The cast was not less pleased. Like James Gunn, the performers of the main roles hope for a repeat success of the sequel, expected in a few years.