The mystery surrounding Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 continues, with the casting of a major role.
Marvel Studios has hired Pom Klementieff for a part after conducting a wide casting search of Asian actresses, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Details of Klementieff's role are scarce, but her character is expected to have a major impact on the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 plot.
Klementieff is a relative newcomer, having most famously appeared in Spike Lee's Oldboy remake and several French films.
Director James Gunn's sequel will bring back the five core cast members from the original movie - Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper – for an all-new adventure.
Gunn is also bringing back Benicio del Toro as the devious Collector and Karen Gillan as Nebula – who will have an expanded presence in the sequel.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 opens on May 5, 2017.
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