Last year, the “Tequila Sunrise” actor had a strong year having starred as Mr. Nobody in “Fast & Furious 7,” as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in “Bone Tomahawk,” and as John ‘The Hangman’ Ruth in “The Hateful Eight.”
Russell’s latest film entitled “Deepwater Horizon” is slated to premiere sometime this year.
Guardian fans think that Russell fits the role perfectly and it would seem that his humor will mesh rightly with Pratt’s comedic personality. But being a Hollywood veteran, it’s understandable that he would want to learn more about the franchise before deciding to get involved in the project.
In the comic books, Peter’s father was revealed to be Emperor J’Son of Spartax. However, Gunn has long stated that this will be altered in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so the character remains a mystery.
The details Marvel released about Peter’s father is that he is both an angel and a jackass, He’s a member of an ancient race of aliens that the Nova Corps had never seen before.
How the enigmatic character will enter the picture in the film is one of the things that fans are looking forward to.
It was earlier reported that Quill’s father is MCU’s adaptation of Silver Age hero Mar-Vell, but this rumor was immediately debunked by director James Gunn.