Al Pacino is among the widely recognized actors of his generation who made his acting debut in 1969 with a brief appearance in the indie film, Me, Natalie. His career eventually shined when his role in 1971’s The Panic in Needle Park ultimately landed him in Michael Corleone’s role in the 1972 film, The Godfather.
Al Pacino Addressed About His Acting Future in MCU
He opened up about being in discussion with the franchise over an unspecified role in the future. He gave a glimpse of an opportunity to play a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during his meeting with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. However, he specified that nothing was determined for him then.
When asked if fans would see him in the $30 billion franchise, he shared,
“I would imagine that either there’s something he feels is right for me …”
He joked by stating,
“Every time we talk about Marvel, that’s what happens.”
The funny statement came right after when he was interrupted by a phone call. It is quite obvious that the franchise would give him quite an iconic role to honor his legacy but his involvement would definitely be a big news for fans. But how did the Donnie Brasco star got involved with MCU? Well, it’s because he is a fan of Chris Pratt’s Guardians of The Galaxy.
Al Pacino Loved Chris Pratt’s Guardians of The Galaxy
This film also caught Pacino’s attention who shared at the time,
“I just saw Guardians of the Galaxy…It was amazing. I did find it the most entertaining, inventive, beautiful film.”
After film director, James Gunn shared his gratitude to the legendary star for his kind words, the former further elaborated his thoughts on how the film was a great piece. He also shared his interest in working with Marvel which is how the franchise initiated their talks. For the unversed, he has already starred in the 1990 comic book-based movie, Dick Tracy. His iconic character portrayal earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The Guardians of The Galaxy is available on Disney+.
Source: Cinemablend
