TheHateful Eightactor will play Star-Lords father,Ego the Living Planet, inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

2, but writer-director James Gunn said he only thought of him for the role upon Pratts suggestion.

Hey, if you have to cast anything, Kurts a pretty good way to go.

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Ego, on the other hand, isnt your average character.

In the comics, hes a sentient planet able to produce humanoid anti-body creations to serve him.

Youre talking about a guy whos been longing to know who his father is for a long time.

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Hell discover if that person lives up to the expectations he has in his head.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

2will hit theaters on May 5, 2017.