Guardians of The Galaxy is a fascinating franchise. It is super popular with fans and has an amazing star cast attached to it. An integral part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it recently came up with the third film in the series Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel are two heavyweight stars that headlined the film. How much did they make? Were they adequately compensated for their roles?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 Star Cast

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 star cast
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 star cast

Marvel Cinematic Universe is a s an American media franchise based on a series of superhero films. It is filled with intriguing stories and projects and is produced; by Marvel Studios. Many well-established actors are stars associated with its projects. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is written and directed by the exception director James Gunn. Last year marvel studios released a trailer that show the star-studded cast in their action hero attires. Whenever MCU announces new projects, fans of the giant franchise are always eager to learn about the cast and project names, with tones of speculation before the film’s debut.

Read how fans are reacting to its trailer.

Last year in December, the studio released its first trailer of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 featuring the Hollywood hunk Vin Diesel as Groot, charming hero Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Chris Pratt as Star-Lord/Peter Quill, Zoe Saldaña as Gamora, the fierce warrior daughter of Thanos, Dave Bautista as Drax, Karen Gillan as Nebula, and Pom Klementieff as Mantis. In addition to the excellent star cast, new members include Will Poulter as Adam Warlock and Chukwudi Iwuj as High Evolutionary.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 director James Gunn
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 director James Gunn

The official synopsis of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is as follows:

“Our beloved band of misfits is looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.”

In a previous interview, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 director James Gunn opened up about his passion project and what fans can expect from the third installment. Gunn said,

“It’s so, so big and dark, and different from what people might be expecting it to be. I just want to be true to the characters, the story and give people the wrap-up that they deserve for the story.”

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is in theaters May 5.

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How much did Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel make in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3?

Vin Diesel and Chris Pratt
Vin Diesel and Chris Pratt

Vin Diesel is one of the most respected and critically acclaimed actors in the film industry. His dedication to his films and fascinating characters shows his true personality as an icon. The Last Witch Hunter star has done many prominent films and is an action-hero figure with millions of hardcore fans. Diesel is now redefining what success means to him. The actor has appeared in many big banner films like The Chronicles of Riddick, Pitch Black, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Fast and Furious 6, and Avengers: Endgame. 

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Vin Diesel and Chris Pratt both have been associated with many big-banner franchises over the years including the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, their salary for the same has been subject to a lot of controversies. Vin Diesel has been part of the most successful American media franchise for a decade and has been well-appreciated for his performances. While many stars have regretted not being part of such a big star-studded franchise, Diesel’s and Pratt’s acting skills in the James Gunn directorial Guardians of the Galaxy witnessed soaring heights.

Diesel has been playing the beloved character of Groot since 2014. The actor has recorded his voice for several movies. He has voiced the anthropomorphic baby tree in Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder. While his fans loved his iconic voice and dialogues in the titular films, many wonder how much the legend earned for playing Groot in the James Gunn directorial movies.

According to reports, The Hitman movie actor reportedly earned around $54 million for voicing Groot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. If reports are to be believed, Vin Diesel can make a whopping salary from its third installment. He can earn $67 million for voicing Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. According to Cosmopolitan magazine’s report, Diesel’s co-star Chris Pratt who played the beloved character of Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy series, has earned only $1.5 million for his role.

The actor was reportedly paid $5 million for Avengers: Infinity War. Pratt’s salary for the upcoming sequel is still unknown, but if he made such a staggering amount in the previous projects, he can expect to earn a hefty amount in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.

The James Gunn directorial Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 starrer Vin Diesel, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Bradley Cooper will be available in theaters on May 5, 2023. You can stream the first and second installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy series on Disney+.

Source: People magazine

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