Justin Theroux is steaming up the small screen in the new HBO rapture series The Leftovers. However, the Theroux chiseled physique makes it easy for people to forget that he is not just actor. Theroux is an accomplished actor, director, and writer, writing for such films as Tropic Thunder, Rock of Ages and Iron Man 2. Recently, Theroux opened up about returning the the Marvel Universe as a superhero as well his love for Guardians of the Galaxy and desire to play Groot.
The 43-year-old Iron Man 2 writer recently spoke to Vulture about the possibility returning to the Marvel universe, as an actor:
“There are younger guys than me that are better at it than I am. I’ll leave it up to them. But I can’t wait to see Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s going to be f*****g cool. I could’ve been Groot. ”
Justin went on to further explain why he doesn’t want desire an onscreen role in the MCU:
“No, I don’t know. It’s a weird thing. Maybe it’s a separation of church and state. I had so much fun making that movie with those guys. I felt just so happy to be a part of it. Those guys are just unreal at what they do. They just create such amazing films. You know, say what you want about superhero movies and how much they make and how much they hurt other movies. I don’t buy any of it. I just think they’re so good.”
Do you think Theroux should change his mind about starring in a Marvel movie. What comic book character would you like to see Justin Theroux play? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Don’t forget to tune into the all next episode of The Leftovers, this Sunday night at 10:00 p.m. on HBO.
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