While promoting her role inCreature Commandos, Bakalova sat down withPerri Nemirofffor the latest episode ofCollider Ladies Night.
She told Collider:
He was incredible.
He was incredible from the auditioning process until the end.
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As I mentioned in the beginning, I was a fan ofGuardians of the Galaxy.
It made me feel very special because I think that’s what James does so brilliantly.
It brings some heartwarming feelings to you and it’s always very funny.
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I just did an audition where I was required to do something with, like, high-pitched energy.
I was like, Okay.
Should I go on all fours?
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.
What do I do?
And he was very supportive from the beginning.
Thats the biggest gift that we all have, to play, to imagine.
You have some of the coolest, nicest, talented people in this franchise.
You haveChris Pratt, you haveZoe Saldana, you haveDave Bautista, you haveKaren Gillan, you haveSean Gunn.
You don’t know how the atmosphere is going to feel.
Will they be welcoming?
Will they be a little bit taken aback that there is a new person?
And they always made me feel like I belonged there, similarly to the movie.
Bakalova credited Gillan andPom Klementieffin particular fortheir warm welcome.
We’re waiting for you!
Do you want to come?
We’re going to do a lunch or something!
Thats the greatest thing that you’re free to dream for.
For Bakalova, the collaborative and inclusive atmosphere oftheGuardiansset starts at the top with Gunn.
And I think that’s mostly because of James, she said.
He has the sense of knowing how to find good people.
Not only talented, but good people, cool people.
Stay tuned to Collider for more exclusive insights from Maria Bakalova and the latest updates onCreature Commandos.
you’re free to watch her full episode ofCollider Ladies Nightbelow,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3is now streaming on Paramount+.
