Jason Momoa die we beter kennen als Khal Drogo uit Game of Thrones, dan in zijn hoofdrol als Conan in de gelijknamige flop aka remake. Heeft zoals je hier onder kan lezen heeft hij de rol als Drax the Destroyer in de aankomende Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy zo goed als in de pocket. Daar in speelt hij naast een pratende wasbeer en een levende boom, die vast beide bestaan uit 100% CGI.

Momoa flew out to London to screen test on Wednesday. It was reported earlier that Isiah Mustafa [Old Spice commercial guy], Dave Bautista [Wrestler], and Brian Patrick [guy with two first names] also tested the role of Drax.

According to sources, Momoa's screen test went so good [sic] that Marvel offered him the part and his reps have now countered, so the negotiations are ongoing.

Arthur Douglas was a human whose family was attacked and killed by the supervillain Thanos. Needing a champion to combat Thanos, the being known as Kronos took Arthur's spirit and placed it in a powerful new body, and Drax the Destroyer was born. Drax's powers included enhanced strength and resilience, flight, and the ability to project energy blasts from his hands. The character often battled Thanos, and on occasion the superheroes Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. He was also a member of the group known as the Infinity Watch.