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Just was we thought, it’s now confirmed Pom Klementieff will be playing Mantis for James Gunn in Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

Deadline reports a source filled them in that after Marvel conducted a wide search for an actress of Asian descent they went with Klementieff who will play Mantis.

Mantis was a part of the Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comic book that inspired the billion dollar Guardians of the Galaxy franchise for Disney and Marvel. DnA used Mantis as a counselor in the group, and Star-Lord had Mantis use her mind powers to manipulate the group into joining the team.

“Guardians of the Galaxy 2” has a May 4, 2017 release.

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Earlier it was learned Pom Klementieff has been cast in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 in a mystery role (maybe Mantis?), and now it’s learned Marvel and James Gunn wanted Matthew McConaughey to play the film’s villain.

In their own report on Klementieff getting cast, Variety mentions: “Marvel and Gunn wanted Matthew McConaughey to play the villain in the superhero sequel, but the actor recently passed, leaving the search for that part still in progress. Sources say that decision should be made in the coming weeks, as production is expected to begin in early 2016.”

A few months ago saw McConaughey make mention he has read a few Marvel and DC scripts.

Any guesses who the villain could be?

He might have played a good Adam Warlock/Magus.

“Guardians of the Galaxy 2” has a May 5, 2017 release.

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Update: It’s reported Pom Klementieff is playing Mantis.

Do we have our Mantis for Guardians of the Galaxy 2?

THR reports Marvel and James Gunn have conducted a wide search for a mystery part, which called for an Asian actress, with relatively unknown French actress Pom Klementieff getting the gig in what is said to be a new key role for the film.

We can speculate it may be Mantis, who in the Marvel comics is half-Vietnamese and a part of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the comics.

Klementief did appear in Spike Lee’s recent remake of Japanese thriller Oldboy in a role that demanded physicality and martial arts. In the comics, Mantis is a grandmistress of the martial arts capable of defeating Captain America and has telepathic and precognitive abilities.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 has a May 5, 2017 release.

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With Guardians of the Galaxy 2 set to start filming early next year, if you happen to live in the Atlanta area, you have your chance to be cast as one of the many alien species in the film.

Tammy Smith Casting has released an open casting call for Guardians of the Galaxy 2 which is in need of the following:

Character Aliens- MEN (only) ages 18 to 65, all ethnicities, a mix of these looks:
tough, rough, and some biker types , quirky types, thin/gaunt faces, unique features, long necks, crooked/unique noses, imperfect teeth, strong facial bone structures/intense, etc…,, amputees, bald, long hair, facial hair or clean shaven, etc…
– Men – wear a solid darker color plain T-shirt or tank and dark pants

Beautiful/Model Aliens – MEN and WOMEN , ages 18 to 50, all ethnicities
very attractive, physically fit , slender, or thin … and some BALD women too! MEN (5’11 to 6’5), and WOMEN (5’7 to 6’0) with good/clear/smooth skin*
– Men – come clean shaven wear a solid color plain T-shirt / tank and dark pants
– Women – come with light day make-up on, and wear a solid color T-shirt / tank , form fitting skirt or dress

**Note: Many of these types could be painted (head/arms) or in prosthetics/make-up for the film

Bald Women ages 18-50 All Ethnicities

– women who are BALD or very close to bald and/or willing to shave their heads to be completely bald

Note: Many of these types could be painted (head/arms) or in prosthetics/make-up for the film

The open casting call takes place November 7th or 8th, with filming to start in February in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Director James Gunn has confirmed at least one Marvel alien species with the use of the Sneepers.

“Guardians of the Galaxy 2” has a May 5, 2017 release.