While The Wrap reports that he’s in final negotiations to play the film’s villain, the specific role is being kept secret.

One of the benefits of James Gunn directing,

Marvel: ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Concept Art | /Film

Aka Khal Drogo, aka good casting.

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Update: THR reporter Borys Kit says he’s just testing for the role.

Yes.

Concept Art: Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ | Comic Book Movie

Oh boy. Kevin Feige revealed that Thanos will be a part of ‘Guardians’.

  • Iron Man 3 - May 3, 2013
  • Thor: The Dark World - Nov 8, 2013
  • Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Apr 4, 2014
  • Guardians of the Galaxy - Aug 1. 2014

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From jewelery to beverages to furniture to cosmetics and of course toys, Marvel has trademarked just about everything possible that could be tied to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ merchandise.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ has been rumored to be Marvel’s next big unannounced film franchise for a while now, and the Thanos reveal at the end of the ‘Avengers’ was a bright red arrow pointing at a ‘Guardians’ movie on the horizon.