'I am Groot': Date, cast, plot, and all the latest buzz around Marvel's new release
Marvel Studios announced a slew of upcoming projects at the annual Comic-Con in San Diego on July 22. Marvel's animated short 'I Am Groot' was one of the upcoming projects announced by the panel at the Comic-Con. The series follows Baby Groot and will take place before the events of the recently released 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.
Writer, director, and executive producer Kristen Lepores said the series will launch on August 10 with five shorts. According to ComicBook.com, 'I Am Groot' will get an additional five episodes at a later date. Actors Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper will reprise their voice roles for Groot and Rocket respectively for the animated short series.
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When does ‘I am Groot’ release?
The series will premier on August 10, 2022, exclusively on Disney+.
What is ‘I am Groot’ all about?
'I Am Groot' is an American animated series of shorts created by Ryan Little for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character Groot. It features characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The series is produced by Marvel Studios, with Little serving as head writer and Kirsten Lepore directing. 'I Am Groot' was announced in December 2020, and work on the series began in August 2021. The involvement of Lepore and Little was revealed later that November.
Groot first appeared in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in the year 2014, which showcased the character sacrificing his life for his friends and thereby giving rise to Baby Groot. Thereafter, Baby Groot was part of 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2', 'Avengers: Infinity War', and 'Avengers: Endgame'. 'I am Groot' is going to be Marvel Studios' second Disney+ animated series after the anthology series 'What if...?'.
Who stars in ‘I am Groot’?
Vin Diesel will be the voice of Baby Groot. Bradley Cooper will reprise his role as Rocket, a member of the Guardians who is a genetically modified raccoon bounty hunter and a master of weapons and military tactics.
Vin Diesel
The American actor was born in Alameda County, California. Diesel's first film role was a brief uncredited appearance in the drama film, 'Awakenings', in 1990. In 1994, he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short drama film, 'Multi-Facial', a semi-autobiographical film that follows a struggling multiracial actor stuck in the audition process. In 2000, Diesel had a supporting role in the drama thriller, 'Boiler Room'. He got his breakthrough leading role as the anti-hero Riddick in the science-fiction film, 'Pitch Black', later that year. In September 2020, Diesel announced his venture into music, with the release of the song, 'Feel Like I Do', produced by Kygo.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper, Diesel's voice actor co-star on the film, has been nominated for the Academy Awards nine times. Cooper has received one BAFTA, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and two Grammy Awards. Cooper's most critically and commercially successful films include Wedding Crashers (2005), The Hangover (2009), Limitless (2011), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), American Sniper (2014) and A Star Is Born (2018).
What's the latest news about ‘I am Groot’?
The first trailer for 'I Am Groot' starring the monosyllabic space hero was released by Marvel Studios at the San Diego Comic-Con on Comic Con animation panel on Friday, July 22. 'I am Groot' is set to explore Baby Groot’s adventures across the galaxy away from the Guardians, as he meets new characters and finds himself in perilous situations.
Who are the creators?
The series is created by Ryan Little. It is produced by Marvel Studios, with Little serving as head writer and Kirsten Lepore directing.
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