Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Storyboard Shows Praying Mantis in Despair (or Shock?)

Pom Klementieff’s Mantis looks either in despair or shock in a new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 storyboard that director James Gunn just shared.

A brand new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 storyboard reveals Mantis may be in despair or shock. debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Pom Klementieff’s MCU Character Returned In Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame as an official member of the cosmic team. Now her next appearance on the big screen seems to be subjecting her to some intense experiences, as suggested by director James Gunn’s latest social media post.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 suffered significant delays, mainly due to Gunn’s resignation and eventual reinstatement. The film’s story and highly anticipated soundtrack have long since been decided, allowing the cast and crew to easily start the main photography, which is currently in full swing. Despite this, official plot details are sparse, with both Gunn and Marvel Studios being very careful about what is revealed about the film. Fortunately, there are some official details about the blockbuster, including the casting of Will Poulter as Adam Warlock and Chukwudi Iwuji in an unknown role. Apart from that, some of the people involved have shared updates online.

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The latest comes from gunn himself, who took it to his official Instagram account to share a new storyboard for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3† It’s a caricature of Mantis, as suggested by the antennae on the character’s head, seemingly screaming in horror. According to the filmmaker, they are currently filming this particular scene. Check out the image below:

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Gunn has repeatedly teased that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be an emotional rollercoaster ride, with at the very least a major death or two. As the threequel will effectively wrap up its MCU trilogy, it will be the last time fans will see this beloved Guardians of the Galaxy lineup on the big screen. Given this, Mantis’s reaction in the specific order they are currently filming could be something related to a fellow member’s demise. Otherwise, she may also get to know something big, which is why she seems shocked. In any case, expect something integral to happen in the aforementioned scene for her to have this facial expression.

Unlike Avengers: Endgamewell set up as the culmination of the original Avengers story, it doesn’t feel like many fans have realized that yet Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 also marks the end of an era in the MCU. Immediately after its launch in 2014, the cosmic team has quickly become a fan favorite, and given how obscure their characters are, it’s more impressive that Gunn’s films have made them household names. It’s currently unknown what awaits the team as a whole after the threequel, but there’s a good chance Marvel Studios will find a way to continue their adventures one way or another.

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Source: James Gunn/Twitter

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