A Doctor Who companion is leaping to the big screen! Karen Gillan (Amy Pond of Doctor Who) is joining the cast of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy according to The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision. She is reportedly playing the villain.
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista are playing Star-Lord, Gamora and Drax. Glenn Close recently joined as a leader of the Nova Corp (an intergalactic police force.)
Lee Pace is playing a villain rumored to be the Collector.
Michael Rooker is playing Yondu – a member of the original Guardians.
I wonder if the red-haired Gillan could be playing Nikki – the flame haired member of the original Guardians from the 31st century? See this classic Avengers cover above.
By Editor