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If theFast and the Furiousfranchise has achieved cult status today, a lot of credit goes to Vin Diesel who has been the face of the films spanning 10 staggering installments. WithFast Xdue to release soon, the actor has cemented his place as one of the biggest action heroes of his generation. Diesel also became hugely popular when he entered the Marvel Universe inGuardians of the Galaxy.
Playing a tree named Groot among a motley group of intergalactic superheroes, Vin Diesel’s iconic one-liner in the film “I am Groot” spoken in the actor’s deep and gruff voice became stuff of legend among Marvel fans and audiences across the globe. But the actor was not always enthusiastic about playing the role of a tree and was originally considered to be a part of the Marvel Universe in a different capacity.
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Here’s How Groot Fell Into Vin Diesel’s Lap
WhenVin Dieselfirst met with Marvel Studios, it was at a very early stage when he was reportedly in the talks for appearing in Marvel’s Phase 3 films which was still yet to get off the ground then. While Diesel was of the opinion that he was in the running for a role in theAvengersfilms, Marvel Head Kevin Feige and director James Gunn had other plans for the star and sent him the script to play Groot inGuardians of the Galaxy. Diesel though was uncertain despite loving the visual art, as the role required him to play a tree.
But when the actor heard that his character would play a pivotal role with just one dialogue throughout the film, Diesel took up the unique challenge. His decision was made even easier by his daughter at home. Speaking of her reaction the action star said,
“To verify I was on the right track I took the book of conceptual art into the room with my kids and I opened it up to the page where all five Guardians of the Galaxy characters are and I say, ‘Who do you think they want daddy to play?’ And my daughter so quickly pointed to Groot. From that moment on I was Groot,”
To officially seal the deal, Marvel sent a giant figure to Vin Diesel’s house, which the actor called a clever and potent move. Thanks to that and the conviction of his daughter, Diesel became synonymous with one of Marvel’s most loved characters.
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Vin Diesel Is Emotionally Connected ToThe Fast And The FuriousFranchise
Its been an era for Vin Diesel and theFast and the Furiousfranchise and the actor reportedly has no plans to slow down. From making his name in Hollywood to considering the franchise as family, Vin Diesel’s association with the popular action film series is one for the books. Speaking at the recent Comic Con ahead of the release ofFast Xin May, the star was emotional as he went down memory lane.
“This is our family. The audience is our family. And as we were building toward this achievement, we were attracting directors who each brought their own magic to the saga. I’m proud to say for two decades, the Fast films have been the most successful film of every one of our directors’ careers,”
Diesel also thanked his fans and audiences for being instrumental in the success of theFastfilms and making them a cult series. The star heaped praise by saying that the love he received from his fans was more significant than being recognised for an Oscar.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3releases in theaters on May 5th, 2023
Fast Xreleases in theaters on May 19th, 2023
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
