Watchalongs and live streams are all the rage during this time of self-isolation and physical distancingOpens in a new tab. We’ve been rocking our #NerdistFromHome watchalong series with a series of films in recent weeks, including a Monsterverse WatchalongOpens in a new tab and a viewing of Hook with Dante Basco.Opens in a new tab Other outlets are doing the same, with ComicBook.comOpens in a new tab hosting regular installments in their Quarantine Watch Party series. They watched Guardians of the Galaxy Volume. 2 on Thursday night with none other than director James GunnOpens in a new tab.
Several cast members joined the fun as well, including Pom Klementieff, Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, and Star-Lord himself, Chris PrattOpens in a new tab. Gunn noted that Dave Bautista and Karen Gillan wanted to join, but their schedules didn’t permit it. Still, the tweets went flying with lots of fun insights and behind-the-scenes tales. Here are some of the highlights:
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Gunn set the Earth portion of the movie in Missouri because that’s his hometown. As many of you know, however, they filmed Guardians in Atlanta, Georgia.
A fan asked Gunn about the numbers beneath the locations in Guardians of the Galaxy and whether they mean anything at all. The director replied with the sly smile emoji. We’re intrigued!
Gunn explained that the 1980 Flash Gordon movie inspired the production design.
Kurt Russell (who, we learned from Chris Pratt, was also a minor league baseball playerOpens in a new tab?!) and Sylvester Stallone were two of Gunn’s favorite actors growing up. He was overwhelmed when they were on the Guardians set.
Eagle-eyed fans can stop tons of Easter egg skulls in that pile of Ego’s murdered children. Let us know if you recognize anyone!
Miley Cyrus makes a surprise appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She’s the voice of Mainframe!
Chris Pratt got hurt on set. As in, he got completely knocked out when he was fighting with Ego.
#QuarantineWatchPartyOpens in a new tab #GotGVol2Opens in a new tab I remember getting knocked out cold in this upcoming ego fight scene. 15 foot fall landed on my face. Remember @JamesGunnOpens in a new tab ?
— Chris Pratt (@prattprattpratt) April 24, 2020Opens in a new tab
Sean Gunn pulled double duty on set. He played the Ravager Kraglin and also stood in for Rocket Raccoon on set. He talked about the hardest scene to film.
Art imitates art. Sean Gunn pulled from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest for a Kraglin moment.
Steve Agee, who played a Ravager in Guardians, didn’t even meet a lot of the cast until San Diego Comic-ConOpens in a new tab that year after filming.
Michael Rooker (Yondu) snored and interrupted Pratt’s performance.
But Sean Gunn was good at sleeping on set too.
David Hasselhoff of Baywatch fame makes a delightfully weird appearance in the film. You likely already knew that. But maybe you didn’t know Gunn co-wrote Hasselhoff’s song with Tyler Bates and sang back-up.
If you need even more behind-the-scenes tidbits and fun anecdotes about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, visit James Gunn’s Twitter feedOpens in a new tab.
All of these tweets are making us very excited for what’s coming next in the Guardians of the GalaxyOpens in a new tab universe. We can’t wait!
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