Michael Rooker pleads case for Rocket Raccoon role in new movie

10/8/12 1:00pm

Specifics on the Guardians of the Galaxy movie are still being ironed out, namely who will be starring in the lead roles. Many comic book fans wonder specifically on who will play as the furry weapons master Rocket Raccoon. Considering director James Gunn likes to stick with actors he has worked with before, this has lead folks to believe that everyone's favorite racist redneck Merle Dixon, portrayed by Michael Rooker, from The Walking Dead could be a natural fit.

Rooker has previously worked with Gunn in past movies including Slither and Super. When asked about the idea of working with his director pal again in Guardians of the Galaxy, he had this to say.

"Oh yeah, most certainly. I know that James Gunn is doing it. He is directing it and he is rewriting it. He is a very loyal director and writer when it comes to working with people that he knows and loves. He really appreciates the efforts that each actor puts into these roles. I would be very honored and pleased to work with James Gunn again. Whether it will happen or not, I don’t know, but he is a dynamite guy and we have remained friends ever since we worked together on Slither.... I haven’t done much research on it at all yet because I don’t know what is going to happen. I’m really crazy busy with The Walking Dead right now. You know what? Write this up. Tweet the fuck out of it. If the fans want me as Rocket Raccoon, Marvel will listen to you guys. Perhaps I will be lucky and blessed enough to go in there, and go at it with Mr. Gunn again, who knows?"

I personally wouldn't mind having Greg Ellis reprise the role. His portrayal of the guardian affectionately known as "Rocky" in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 had a lot of character which instantly made me a fan. You've got to love that cockney accent!

Who do you think would be a great candidate to portray this feisty and furious furry? Let your voice be heard in the comments below!

» Source: http://ultramegadeathray.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/michael-rooker-pleads-case-for-rocket-raccoon-role/
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g1 DISCUSSIONS

darkhyrulelord

October 10, 2012 - 9:57pm

A Rocket Raccoon movie?? While an animated movie sounds great (if that happens), it would be hilarious seeing him join the Avengers.

m3Atl0afman

October 8, 2012 - 8:20pm

I hope Rocket Raccoon joins the Avengers 2 in this case. :3

logicallydashing

October 10, 2012 - 9:39am

I want to say the GotG will have some kind of cameo in Avengers 2 especially if Thanos is involved.

They Call Me The Fizz

October 8, 2012 - 2:29pm

I AM SO PERFECTLY OKAY WITH THIS

Elmo 3000

October 8, 2012 - 2:26pm

Rocket Raccoon.

Michael Rooker.

James Gunn.

My brain cannot comprehend how awesome this could be. I feel... over-hyped.

Falcovsleon20

October 8, 2012 - 2:24pm

I'd say Rooker would work better for Drax. He IS in this movie, isn't he?

logicallydashing

October 8, 2012 - 5:32pm

He ought to be if the teaser image is any indication.

Tryphen

October 8, 2012 - 2:13pm

Greg Ellis would be my personal pick. He did a great job as RR in UMvC3 and the Avengers cartoon.

Critterbitter

October 8, 2012 - 1:53pm

I dont know really, Greg Eliis just seem to nail Racoons voice so good, especially with the whole cockney voice. But i dont know, for some reason i can also see Michael Rooker as Rocket racoon, since he has the whole redneck thing going on. I can just imagine myself Rooker spouting out redneck jibberish for 1 1/2 and laugh my ass of XD. But still, i cant really decide :S

Alpha Unit

October 8, 2012 - 6:28pm

And Raccoons do technically come from North America, and they are frequently associated with with garbage or frugal ways of living...So I guess it could fit.

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