Walking Dead's Michael Rooker Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Michael Rooker has joined the cast of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. He joins Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista in the James Gunn-directed film. It was reported weeks ago that Zoe Saldana was in talks for the role of Gamora, but an official announcement on her casting has yet to be made. 

Rooker will play Yondu Udonta, one of the four founding members of the rag-tag group of futuristic ex-cons known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Somewhat  mirroring his character on The Walking Dead, Yondu's right hand was replaced with a bionic device. Yondo was a game hunter in a primitive tribe of humanoid beings native to the first planet system to be colonized outside of the Sun's solar system. Along with his superb athletic skills, he also has mental powers.

Guardians of the Galaxy begins shooting this June with an aim for an August 1st, 2014 release.

Here's some more info on Yondu's origins, abilities, and Paraphernalia. (Click image to enlarge)