Will Poulter’s Adam Warlock Transformation Proves He’s Not A Strange Choice

Will Poulter’s recent images show his potential as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Originally called “Him,” Adam Warlock debuted in the Marvel Comics in 1967 — the perfect human being imbued with superhuman abilities, regeneration, and immortality. Meanwhile, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was first mentioned by the Sovereign’s Golden High Priestess Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki) in a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 post-credit scene. Ayesha created him in order to defeat the ragtag group of intergalactic heroes. In the years that followed, there have been numerous casting rumors attached to the character. Finally, it is confirmed that the coveted role of Adam Warlock, set to be formally introduced in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, now belongs to Will Poulter.

Initially, Poulter’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 casting might be a strange choice, considering his previous roles. The actor first gained recognition in the comedies Son of Rambow and School of Comedy, and the fantasy The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Later on, he earned several awards for his breakthrough performance in the crime comedy We’re the Millers, and over the years, he continued to portray unconventional roles in movies and television. While his part in building the worlds of The Maze Runner series, The Little Stranger, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, and Midsommar shows his acting prowess and versatility, he has yet to participate in the superhero genre.

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However, Poulter’s recent images surprised fans with his massive physical transformation, proving just how much he is preparing to be the MCU’s cosmic superhero Adam Warlock. Donning a superhero role demands extreme physical training, so Poulter’s willingness to subject himself to intense workouts and diet not only reveals his commitment to the franchise, but also his potential to look the part. Furthermore, his transformation also allows him to physically distinguish this new role from his previous ones, possibly satisfying those who have ever questioned his casting.

In a recent interview with Flip Your Wig on the London Film Festival red carpet, Poulter admitted that he was already working on his role’s physical preparation. So far, his transformation already gives Marvel fans a glimpse of how he will look as Adam Warlock, which is extremely different from his criticized look in the interactive sci-fi film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. When the film was released in 2018, Poulter was met with largely negative reactions, especially concerning his appearance, pushing him to temporarily quit Twitter. Now, he is determined to take on the challenge of a superhero role and make Adam Warlock his own.

Throughout the years, Marvel fans have already learned to trust the studio’s casting choices. Although there was initial flak over the respective likes of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Josh Brolin as Thanos, and even Chris Hemsworth as Thor, these soon disappeared when the actors proved their skills and dedication to their roles. Similarly, Will Poulter might have been seen as a strange fit for Adam Warlock at first, but he is slowly starting to prove that he will bring justice to this hero, starting with his outing on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.

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