As another Guardians of the Galaxy picture of the day, director James Gunn has released a photo of Michael Rooker smiling wide as Yondu, leader of the Ravagers.
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What does Rooker have to smile about? Gunn explains:
#gotgpicoftheday Why is @Michael_Rooker so happy? Because I wrote a role just for him. #Yondu #GuardiansoftheGalaxy
In the comics, Yondu is a member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy. In the film, he will be a father figure and mentor to Peter Quill, a.k.a. Star-Lord, played by Chris Pratt.
Guardians of the Galaxy opens in theaters August 1.
