10 Upcoming MCU Castings We Already Know
3. Chukwudi Iwuji - The High Evolutionary
Late last year, Chukwudi Iwuji was cast in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in a mystery role that's been kept firmly under wraps ever since, but Iwuji himself stated that the character is "deeply complex and deeply powerful."
According to MyTimeToShineHello, Iwuji, who previously appeared in James Gunn's fantastic Peacemaker TV series, will be playing the High Evolutionary, who will serve as both the movie's primary antagonist and the creator of Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper).
This certainly tracks with Gunn saying that the role was a major part and one that "every big name actor in Hollywood wanted," not to mention Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) appearing in the film, given the High Evolutionary's many interactions with Warlock in the comics.
And the most conclusive proof? A recent spy photo from the movie's Atlanta set showed graffiti bearing the face of a character who resembled both the High Evolutionary and actor Iwuji.