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James Gunn Slaps Down ‘Racist Presumptions’ About ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Cast

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“I chose the best actor, period, and the best person for the role,” the filmmaker wrote on Instagram.

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Actor Chukwudi Iwuji as High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy 3
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