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Casting Guardians of the Galaxy actors in the DC Universe

By Michael Johnson

(L-R): Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel), Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, Karen Gillan as Nebula in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2022 MARVEL.
(L-R): Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel), Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, Karen Gillan as Nebula in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2022 MARVEL. /
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LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 12: Pom Klementieff attends the Grand Opening of Mercedes-Benz Classic Center at Mercedes-Benz Classic Center on August 12, 2022 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) /

7.  Pom Klementieff as Lady Shiva

Kicking off the list is Pom Klementieff as Lady Shiva. For one, the idea of Shiva in the DCU would be a dream come true for fans of the Birds of Prey comics. Lady Shiva is one of the most deadly and skilled martial artists in the DC universe and Klementieff, known for her role as Mantis in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, has already proven her skills in action and fighting scenes. This would be the role to take her to the next level. And it’s a realistic possibility.

The introduction of Cassandra Cain in the recent Birds of Prey film has already set up the existence of Lady Shiva in the DCU. In the comics, Cain is trained by Lady Shiva to become the ultimate assassin, and their relationship is a complex and fascinating one.

Klementieff’s performance as Mantis has already shown her range as an actress, and she would bring a depth and complexity to the role of Lady Shiva that would make her a standout character in the DCU. Fans have already seen her kick butt in Guardians of the Galaxy, but as Lady Shiva, she would get to showcase her martial arts skills and show us a different side of her acting abilities.

James Gunn’s unique vision and style as a filmmaker would be a perfect fit for a Lady Shiva film. He has a knack for blending humor with intense action and drama, and Pom Klementieff as Lady Shiva would be a great fit for that.

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