James Gunn Hints at 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Sequel Post-Credits Scene & Casting

Production for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, begins in a few weeks in Atlanta, so the cast and crew are already getting together for rehearsals and reads. James Gunn, the films' director and screenwriter and known Marvel Cinematic Universe talker recently gave a hint about the post-credits scene for the sequel and how fans can expect casting announcements soon!

According to Cinema Blend, the director, who has sworn off dismantling rumors about the upcoming film, recently bent his oath a little to give a hint to a fan on Twitter by saying that the post-credits scene has already been written. This is a big difference from the first Guardians film, as the 2014 blockbuster was written much earlier than the end credit scene, so there was the element of surprise.

Usually, MCU films have mid and post-credits scenes that tease what's coming later in the saga. For example, in the first few films (like Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk), the first steps towards the Avengers are referenced, while cosmic villain Thanos has popped into the mid or post-credits scenes of the two Avengers films. Guardians' post-credits scene was totally different, and a breath of fresh air: after the movie ends, Groot dances while obscure Marvel character Howard the Duck makes fun of The Collector.

It's still unclear whether the 2017's post-credits scene will be another one-off comedic thing or actually related to the MCU as a whole. If the Guardians will really be a part of the Infinity War, something could be referenced there.

Coming Soon also reports that Gunn also said fans could expect new casting additions "very soon," as the keepers of our galaxy are expected to grow in the next film. So far, the only confirmed new cast member is Pom Klemetieff, who will reportedly play Mantis, and there are rumors of Kurt Russell taking on a role. It's also been rumored that Karen Gillan's Nebula and Michael Rooker's Yondu Odonta will be not only be reprising their roles but also joining the actual guardians.