Veteran American actor Sylvester Stallone is back in Marvel Studios’ long-awaited and highly-anticipated movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3".
Stallone is reprising his role as Stakar Ogord aka Starhawk in the third installment. He made his debut in the franchise in 2017's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2".
The veteran actor announced the news on Instagram along with sharing a behind-the-scenes look at some of the advanced technology used on the set.
"Here I am on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy, this is what they do beforehand. This is very sensitive equipment that films every expression you could possibly have that can be duplicated if you’re not around." Stallone noted.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” also features Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, and Sean Gunn, who have all appeared in previous installments in the franchise.
It will also star Will Poulter, who was recently announced to be in the movie, as well as Chukwudi Iwuji.
The third installment, directed by American filmmaker James Gunn, began production on November 8.
Gunn had previously revealed that the upcoming installment will contain a major death.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is scheduled to debut on May 5, 2023.
Gunn is also working with Marvel to write and direct the “Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special“, which will be coming to Disney+ in December 2022.
He is also set to serve as an executive producer on the Disney+ show “I Am Groot”.