Washington [USA], actor Pom Klementieff, known for his role as Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has hinted at a potential jump to the DC Universe (DCU) under the direction of filmmaker James Gunn.
During an appearance at the San Antonio Superhero Comic Con, Klementieff revealed ongoing conversations with James Gunn, with whom he first collaborated on 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' (2017), about joining the DCU, Deadline reported.
While she kept the details under wraps, the French actress expressed her excitement about continuing to work with Gunn.
She shared, "Yes, we've been talking about a specific character, but I can't talk about that right now."
Klementieff's portrayal of Mantis in the MCU, spanning films such as 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018), 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019) and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (2022), has earned him a large following. of followers.
Reflecting on her journey into superhero movies, she revealed: "It was always my dream to be an X-Men or part of a Marvel movie. Then I saw the first Guardians of the Galaxy and it became my first Marvel movie. Then I They chose the second one. I feel very lucky," according to Deadline.
While she is open to reprising her role as Mantis, Klementieff affirmed her interest in exploring new opportunities, including a possible foray into the DCU.
She noted her fondness for the character and expressed her willingness to consider future projects depending on her creative direction.
James Gunn, who now runs DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, has expressed his approach to casting and his vision for expanding the DC multiverse.
Acknowledging the possibility of MCU-DCU crossovers in the future, Gunn highlighted the early stages of discussions, but emphasized the need to establish DC's direction first.
During an appearance at the San Antonio Superhero Comic Con, Klementieff revealed ongoing conversations with James Gunn, with whom he first collaborated on 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' (2017), about joining the DCU, Deadline reported.
While she kept the details under wraps, the French actress expressed her excitement about continuing to work with Gunn.
She shared, "Yes, we've been talking about a specific character, but I can't talk about that right now."
Klementieff's portrayal of Mantis in the MCU, spanning films such as 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018), 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019) and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (2022), has earned him a large following. of followers.
Reflecting on her journey into superhero movies, she revealed: "It was always my dream to be an X-Men or part of a Marvel movie. Then I saw the first Guardians of the Galaxy and it became my first Marvel movie. Then I They chose the second one. I feel very lucky," according to Deadline.
While she is open to reprising her role as Mantis, Klementieff affirmed her interest in exploring new opportunities, including a possible foray into the DCU.
She noted her fondness for the character and expressed her willingness to consider future projects depending on her creative direction.
James Gunn, who now runs DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, has expressed his approach to casting and his vision for expanding the DC multiverse.
Acknowledging the possibility of MCU-DCU crossovers in the future, Gunn highlighted the early stages of discussions, but emphasized the need to establish DC's direction first.
