Benicio Del Toro Joins The Cast Of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!


Hang on a second, I need to finish this orgasm. Okay, done. Let’s get down to business. Deadline just revealed that, after the surprise casting of Glenn Close and Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy last week, another new actor has joined the project, and it’s none other than Benicio Del Toro.

The Oscar-nominated actor is said to have signed up for a multi-picture deal – like most of Marvel‘s cast, however they don’t reveal who he’s playing or any details of it. Who do I think he’s playing?

THANOS!!! Yeah, that’s right, him. Just the other day I realised that we’ve barely heard anything about that purple fella for months, and Joss Whedon even recently said that he wasn’t the main villain in The Avengers 2. It initially seemed as if this movie was greenlit for the sole purpose of exploring Thanos on-screen, however based on recent rumors we now know that’s not the case. Several fans have been trying to see if there’s any other characters Del Toro could potentially be playing, but I’m certain it’ll be the Avatar of Death himself. The actor has a huge range; he’s intense, scary, tough and has a very deep voice. Pretty much Thanos in a nutshell.

I have to say, this cast is shaping up to be incredible. In case you’ve forgotten some of it – which you probably have – you can refresh your memory below:

  • Chris Pratt – Star-Lord
  • Dave Bautista – Drax the Destroyer
  • Zoe Saldana  – Gamora
  • Michael Rooker – Yondu
  • John C. Reilly – Rhomann Dey/Nova Prime(?)
  • Glenn Close – Leader of the Nova Corps
  • Ophelia Lovibond – “Aide to the Collector”
  • Lee Pace – Unspecified villain
  • Karen Gillan – Unspecified villain
  • Benicio Del Toro – Thanos

What a diverse and excellent cast. This also marks his first major blockbuster role – two years ago he was cast as Kha- John Harrison in Star Trek Into Darkness, but later dropped out, meaning the role went to Benedict Cumberbatch. What do you think? Are you excited that Benicio Del Toro is in Guardians of the Galaxy, and who do you think he’s playing? Share your thoughts below!

SOURCE: Deadline