Who Plays Nebula in ‘Avengers: Endgame’? Here’s What We Know About the Character and Her Future With the Guardians of the Galaxy
She played two versions of one character in Avengers: Endgame. The Scottish actress behind Nebula, from Guardians and the Galaxy, appears in a few different television shows and movies. Still, the actress plans to act as Nebula for future Marvel movies. Who is Karen Gillan and what’s next for her character, Nebula? Here’s what we know about the Marvel character and upcoming films by the studio.
This article contains spoilers from Avengers: Endgame!
Karen Gillan portrays Nebula from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’
This character is one of the protagonists of Avengers: Endgame. She’s also one of the antagonists. Nebula was first introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Guardians of the Galaxy. Since then, she’s appeared in multiple movies, acting as Gamora’s sister and an addition to the music-loving group of heroes.
This character wouldn’t be the same without the actress behind her, who even offered to shave her head for the role. This complex and character from Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers:
Karen Gillan acted in multiple movies and television shows
This Scottish actress might be best known for her role in Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Endgame. However, she acted in multiple movies and television shows. Karen Gillan appeared Amy Pond as in the television series, Doctor Who. In 2017, she acted in the film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Martha. During one interview, however, the actress explained her love for Nebula.
“I just love this character so much. I’ve been obsessed with her from the beginning because she’s such a complex creature but also represents a lot of human behavioral stuff that we can all relate to. I’m just so pleased that people are connecting with her,” Karen Gillan said during an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “James Gunn created this character with these really clear motivations for being the way that she was, so it was easy to perceive her as a villain. But then to look at her reasons behind that, you understand her and have more empathy towards her — and then she’s not so much of a villain anymore.”
What’s next for the ‘Guardians of The Galaxy?’
Thanks to San Diego Comic-Con, the D23 Expo, and an extended clip from Avengers: Endgame, fans learned more about the Guardians of The Galaxy. There is a third movie in the works. However, the film will most likely not premiere for a few years, as sequels to Captain Marvel, Black Panther, and Guardians of the Galaxy all appear in Marvel’s fifth phase.
From the extended Avengers: Endgame clip, however, fans learned a little more about one character from the ragtag group of heroes — Gamora. As Tony Stark dies, and each Avenger stand around Iron Man. During that time, fans saw Gamora walking off on her own. Since this is the Gamora from 2014, she has no memory of Peter Quill, Rocket, Groot, and the rest of the Guardians. However, a few new characters, including Nebula and Thor, join the crew on their ship. Will the Guardians’ next adventure involve finding Nebula’s sister? Fans will just have to wait to find out.
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