Rocket Raccoon and Bradley Cooper.Photo:Courtesy Marvel Studio; Jon Kopaloff/WireImageBradley Cooperwill always have a special place in his heart forGuardians of the Galaxy.Cooper voiced the beloved Rocket Raccoon in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films beginning withGuardians of the Galaxyback in 2014. He reflected on his character – a raccoon that underwent tortuous experiments – during a Q&A at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, where he wasawarded outstanding performer of the yearfor his work inMaestro.“I love Rocket Raccoon so much,” said Cooper. " And I love doing that third one [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3] because [that’s] whenJames [Gunn]told me what was going to be the origin story. I just got so excited that I cried a lot." Cooper praised Gunn for making the process fun.Rocket Raccoon.Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Everett"It’s the greatest, and James is wonderful, and we would do it like a play, actually. And we were trying to figure out how best to do it because I do the voice after the movie’s already been shot, and first they would show scenes, and then eventually James would just read all the other parts, and we would do it like a play, and it was actually really fun," he said.Getting to thethird and final movieof the MCU franchise was something that he also thought they would never get to do.“It just kept on giving. Couldn’t believe it. We made the first one. We’d never in a million years think I would play it for over a decade,” he said. “It’s crazy.“Bradley Cooper.Tibrina Hobson/GettyGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3premiered in theaters on May 5, 2023. During a special screening before its premiere, franchise starChris Pratt, who plays Star-Lord/Peter Quill, told PEOPLE thatthe cast planned to stay in touch via a group text thread.“I know the text threads will keep going and stay strong. We’ll be checking in on each other, like marriages and families and all the life things that happen. We’ll be there for each other,” he told PEOPLE. Pratt said the cast became close throughout the filming of the franchise and has “been through a lot."(L-R) Chukwudi Iwuji, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Miriam Shor and Bradley Cooper.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for DisneyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s Pom’s [Klementieff] birthday today. She’s down in Miami. We’re a very close cast. We’ve all been through a lot. James is one of my dearest friends, and that’s the type of relationship that I will continue to foster,” he told PEOPLE.
Rocket Raccoon and Bradley Cooper.Photo:Courtesy Marvel Studio; Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
Courtesy Marvel Studio; Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
Bradley Cooperwill always have a special place in his heart forGuardians of the Galaxy.Cooper voiced the beloved Rocket Raccoon in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films beginning withGuardians of the Galaxyback in 2014. He reflected on his character – a raccoon that underwent tortuous experiments – during a Q&A at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, where he wasawarded outstanding performer of the yearfor his work inMaestro.“I love Rocket Raccoon so much,” said Cooper. " And I love doing that third one [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3] because [that’s] whenJames [Gunn]told me what was going to be the origin story. I just got so excited that I cried a lot.” Cooper praised Gunn for making the process fun.Rocket Raccoon.Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Everett"It’s the greatest, and James is wonderful, and we would do it like a play, actually. And we were trying to figure out how best to do it because I do the voice after the movie’s already been shot, and first they would show scenes, and then eventually James would just read all the other parts, and we would do it like a play, and it was actually really fun,” he said.Getting to thethird and final movieof the MCU franchise was something that he also thought they would never get to do.“It just kept on giving. Couldn’t believe it. We made the first one. We’d never in a million years think I would play it for over a decade,” he said. “It’s crazy.“Bradley Cooper.Tibrina Hobson/GettyGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3premiered in theaters on May 5, 2023. During a special screening before its premiere, franchise starChris Pratt, who plays Star-Lord/Peter Quill, told PEOPLE thatthe cast planned to stay in touch via a group text thread.“I know the text threads will keep going and stay strong. We’ll be checking in on each other, like marriages and families and all the life things that happen. We’ll be there for each other,” he told PEOPLE. Pratt said the cast became close throughout the filming of the franchise and has “been through a lot."(L-R) Chukwudi Iwuji, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Miriam Shor and Bradley Cooper.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for DisneyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s Pom’s [Klementieff] birthday today. She’s down in Miami. We’re a very close cast. We’ve all been through a lot. James is one of my dearest friends, and that’s the type of relationship that I will continue to foster,” he told PEOPLE.
Bradley Cooperwill always have a special place in his heart forGuardians of the Galaxy.
Cooper voiced the beloved Rocket Raccoon in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films beginning withGuardians of the Galaxyback in 2014. He reflected on his character – a raccoon that underwent tortuous experiments – during a Q&A at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, where he wasawarded outstanding performer of the yearfor his work inMaestro.
“I love Rocket Raccoon so much,” said Cooper. " And I love doing that third one [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3] because [that’s] whenJames [Gunn]told me what was going to be the origin story. I just got so excited that I cried a lot.” Cooper praised Gunn for making the process fun.
Rocket Raccoon.Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Everett
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Everett
“It’s the greatest, and James is wonderful, and we would do it like a play, actually. And we were trying to figure out how best to do it because I do the voice after the movie’s already been shot, and first they would show scenes, and then eventually James would just read all the other parts, and we would do it like a play, and it was actually really fun,” he said.
Getting to thethird and final movieof the MCU franchise was something that he also thought they would never get to do.
“It just kept on giving. Couldn’t believe it. We made the first one. We’d never in a million years think I would play it for over a decade,” he said. “It’s crazy.”
Bradley Cooper.Tibrina Hobson/Getty
Tibrina Hobson/Getty
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3premiered in theaters on May 5, 2023. During a special screening before its premiere, franchise starChris Pratt, who plays Star-Lord/Peter Quill, told PEOPLE thatthe cast planned to stay in touch via a group text thread.
“I know the text threads will keep going and stay strong. We’ll be checking in on each other, like marriages and families and all the life things that happen. We’ll be there for each other,” he told PEOPLE. Pratt said the cast became close throughout the filming of the franchise and has “been through a lot.”
(L-R) Chukwudi Iwuji, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Miriam Shor and Bradley Cooper.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Disney
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“It’s Pom’s [Klementieff] birthday today. She’s down in Miami. We’re a very close cast. We’ve all been through a lot. James is one of my dearest friends, and that’s the type of relationship that I will continue to foster,” he told PEOPLE.
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