Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2. (2017)
As is always the case with film projects of this size, scope, and popularity, there’s much secrecy surrounding the plot of the upcoming sequel. It’s clear, however, that the driving force behind the story will be the revelation about the true parentage of Star-Lord that occurred at the end of Guardians Of The Galaxy. The only information that has been confirmed by Marvel is that the action takes place between two and three months after the end of the first film, and sees the team travelling through space – helping Star-Lord learn more about his real father. This does, in some way, reflect storylines from the source material, too.
In addition to the team members established in the first film, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2. will see the return of Nebula, played by Karen Gillan. Nebula is the adoptive sister of Gamora, with whom she was in conflict in the previous franchise instalment. Yondu Udonta played by Michael Rooker also returns. New to the proceedings are Ayesha, played by Elizabeth Debicki, Mantis, played by Pom Klementieff, and Ego, played by Kurt Russell.
Ayesha is the High Priestess and leader of the Sovereign people. In the source material, she’s a powerful, genetically engineered being that is capable of harnessing, storing, and using cosmic energy. She’s almost immortal, and can regenerate tissue – which means that she can reanimate the dead, although cannot restore the soul.
Ego, meanwhile, is an ancient, cosmic being, and the real father of Star-Lord. In the source material, he’s a planet that’s able to appear in human form – and in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2., it’s his human form that we’ll apparently see. He has a vast intellect, and a vast sense of self-importance to go with it. In addition to being the real father of Star-Lord, in the film, he apparently also raised Mantis.
Speaking of which, Mantis is a being in possession of great psychic abilities. In the source material, she’s adopted by the Kree as a human child, but in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2., she seems to be – in a sense – related to Star-Lord through his father, Ego. It’s her vast empathy that shapes her role within the Guardians, as she’s able to act as a bridge, or conduit, between the eclectic mix of personalities that make up the group.
While Thanos remains an ever-present threat, there’s speculation that it will be Ayesha that presents the imminent danger within the plot of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2. The film – written and directed by James Gunn – is scheduled for release on May 5th, 2017.