10 Intriguing Casting Rumours About Upcoming Comic Book Movies

6. Al Pacino Could Be Peter Quill (Senior)

A lot has been said about the fact that Al Pacino has already spoken to Marvel about a potential role, and putting two and two together, some fans have arrived at the conclusion that the shouty former Godfather is set to appear in James Gunn's Guardians Of The Galaxy sequel. Gunn has confirmed that the films won't follow the lead of the comics, choosing an entirely different answer to the patronage question. And given his confessed desire to work with Pacino, it's hard to resist the idea that that's the direction the director will go for... https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/571822894239465473 Chances: 7/10 It actually does make sense. Quill Snr is an important enough figure to warrant an actor of Pacino's stature, and it's enough of an impact role to tempt him in. What else is he going to do for Marvel anyway?
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