Chris Pratt would return as Star-Lord “if something makes sense”

The next Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, marks the end of an almost decade-long run for the titular team of cosmic misfits. Lead man Chris Pratt, who plays Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, has revealed that while he’s down to return to the role in the future, he won’t pursue anything unless “something makes sense.”

All three Guardians movies have been directed by James Gunn, who is now switching to DC so he can build out that franchise. Without having Gunn by his side, Pratt is unsure whether it would feel right to continue on as Star-Lord. “It would be strange to continue [Star Lord’s] story without James,” Pratt told Total Film. “He’s done such a masterful job in the first three films. We really found the voice of Peter Quill together and without him, obviously, I would never have had this opportunity. He writes it, he directs it, he dreams up the music, it’s his imagination on screen. So, to continue to tell the story, it would really be important to honor what he’s done in the first three films and to honor what the fans have grown to love about the character and not simply do it because people might show up to pay for it, you know?”

"I don’t want to be cynical in the approach and if that’s the case, I just wouldn’t do it at all. So maybe down the road if something makes sense I would do it but it would really have to check a lot of the right boxes."

Whether or not that comes to pass, Pratt assures fans that the threequel is a perfect sendoff for the heroes, especially for the set of fans who grew up with the Guardians movies. “I really love the idea that 10 years have passed since the first film and fans will have grown up watching these movies,” he said. “I think it’s a more emotional ride than the previous two [but] it’s exciting to me that people who were kids when the first movie came out are now young adults and will emotionally be ready. They’ve matured alongside the franchise in a way. This is an emotional send-off that feels like it’s specifically made for them.”

Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista are done with Marvel

While Pratt’s comments about coming back to the MCU at some point leave us slightly optimistic, other members of the Guardians team aren’t as willing.

For instance, Zoe Saldana recently told The Hollywood Reporter that her stint as Gamora has reached an end. “I don’t think this is the end for the Guardians. It is the end for me, for Gamora,” she said. Meanwhile, Dave Bautista has revealed his intent to move on to more serious roles. “It’s a silly performance, and I want to do more dramatic stuff,” he said, adding that he will be forever grateful for playing Drax.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is out now in theaters. Prepare for a little bit of everything, from laughter to tears.

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