Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 casts Maria Bakalova in key role

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 wrapped filming last month, and while plot details are being kept under wraps, fans are gradually getting more information as it becomes available.

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According to a new report from Deadline, Maria Bakalova has joined the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Bakalova recently made a name for herself in the sequel to Borat, which was released on Amazon last year.

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Maria Bakalova, an Oscar nominee, will be joining Star-Lord and crew in the Marvel Cinematic Universe threequel.

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James Gunn, the writer and director of the Guardians flicks, keeps his projects under wraps, so little is known about the third feature or Bakalova’s role.

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he recently appeared in A24’s upcoming comedy horror Bodies Bodies Bodies, as well as starring in and producing The Honeymoon and Judd Apatow’s pandemic film The Bubble, opposite Karen Gillan, who plays Gamora’s sister Nebula.

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Along with the intriguing Bakalova character, Gunn has revealed that Will Poulter will play Adam Warlock, a prominent figure in the Marvel universe.

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In the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 post-credits scene, Ayesha is building something she refers to as powerful enough to destroy the Guardians of the Galaxy, which she names Adam.

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This is concerning, given that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to be the final instalment in the series.

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