Jon McLaren And Alex Weiner On Guardians Of The Galaxy Sequel Hopes
When Guardians of the Galaxy released at the tail-end of last year, it took a lot of players by surprise. The long, sudden announcement at E3 that took up most of Square Enix’s show and the subsequent release within the same year, combined with Square Enix’s history with Marvel’s Avengers left many with a sour taste in their mouth.
Despite this hesitation, Guardians quickly found itself as one of the most beloved games of 2021, thanks to its thoughtful story, loveable characters, deep respect for the lore, rocking soundtrack, and satisfying action gameplay.
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Above everything else, the key reason why Guardians of the Galaxy works so well is because of its characters and the chemistry they share with one another. That wouldn’t be possible without the talent of Jon McLaren, the actor behind Peter Quill, AKA Star-Lord, and Alex Weiner, who plays Rocket Raccoon. I had the chance to speak to them following their nominations for Best Performance and Best Supporting Performance at the BAFTAs.
“It’s pretty surreal, a dream come true to be honest,” McLaren tells me. “It's one of those things you always think about and dream about as an actor and then for it to actually happen, it’s a little bit mind-blowing.”
Weiner is similarly pleased with getting the supporting actor nomination. “It’s a huge affirmation, especially for Canadian actors being on this kind of game, and being nominated for the BAFTA was huge,” he says. “Being in this game is a huge honour. What a dream come true.”
Although approaching roles that have become as synonymous with the MCU as the Guardians of the Galaxy might seem like a daunting task, McLaren and Weiner say they didn’t feel
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