MCU Phase 4: 15 Essential Rumours & Theories You Need To Know
7. Nova Will Expand Marvel's Cosmic Horizons
The Rumour:
Although a third Guardians of the Galaxy is set to move ahead at some stage, it seems pretty obvious now that the series is drawing to a close. Without James Gunn at the helm, there just doesn't seem to be that much enthusiasm for the team anymore, whether that be from the actors involved or from the potential replacements Disney have lined up in the wake of his firing.
With that in mind, and given Marvel's obvious enthusiasm for exploring their cosmic characters, it would be wise to assume they'll be looking at other characters to fill the void left by the Guardians' absence. One such character that has frequently been raised is Richard Rider, who becomes the Nova in the comics, and was heavily rumoured to appear in both of Gunn's movies.
The Response:
Like Moon Knight, Blade and Silver Surfer, it seems as though Marvel Studios are big fans of the character too. In an interview with Comicbook.com, Kevin Feige noted that a Nova movie has "immediate potential", and even noted the character's connections to the Guardians mythos.
Although this interview took place before Gunn's departure from Marvel, at which time Guardians 3 was on track for a 2020 release, it seems as though it's only a matter of time until Nova joins the fray, with Xandar now destroyed and the Nova Corps in desperate need of rebuilding.