This actor from Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) may have had his MCU debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3but his 2013 comedy film is now trending on Netflix. THE Guardians of the Galaxy 3 The cast saw the return of many fan-favorite MCU characters, including main characters Star Lord/Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), and Rocket (Bradley Cooper), among others, but there were also new faces. Among the new additions to the MCU in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 it was Will Poulter, who played Adam Warlock in the film.
The MCU's Adam Warlock proved interesting, in part because there were several differences compared to Adam Warlock in the comics. It's currently unclear what Adam Warlock's future will be like in the MCU, which raises questions about Poulter's continued role in the franchise. However, Will Poulter has been in several other films, and one, We are the MillersIt's now trending on Netflixdespite being over a decade old.
We're the Millers was one of Will Poulter's standout roles
We are the Millers who saw Poulter acting in front of big stars
Will Poulter has certainly become more prominent over the years, with roles such as Chef Luca on the hit show The BearMark in Summer solsticeand Gally in The maze runnereverything beyond your role Guardians of the Galaxy 3. Before these roles, however, Poulter played Kenny Rossmore in We are the Millersone of the four main characters in the comedy film. Before his performance as Kenny, Poulter didn't have many major roles.
Poulter has also acted alongside some massive stars in We are the Millersincluding Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts and Ed Helms.
Among his previous projects were Wild Account, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treaderand School of Comedy. We are the Millers It was therefore a breakout role for Will Poulterand it was significant. In addition to Poulter playing a major character in the film, he showcased his talent as a comedic actor, and comedy proved to be an area in which he shines. Poulter has also acted alongside some massive stars in We are the Millersincluding Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts and Ed Helms.
What We Are the Millers has in common with Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Although the films are quite different, Poulter's roles are similar
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and We are the Millers may seem quite different – and, in terms of their broader histories, they are – but Poulter's characters in the films have some interesting similarities. In We are the MillersPoulter's Kenny is an awkward teenager who finds himself involved in a situation far beyond what he expected and that far exceeds his comfort zone, to say the least. Over time, however, Kenny develops an attachment to this “found family” and becomes independent.
As mentioned, Poulter plays Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy 3and while the Marvel comics version of this character was incredibly powerful and formidable, in Guardians of the Galaxy 3he seems almost childish. While there are narrative reasons for this in the MCU, it meant Poulter's role in the MCU and We are the Millers character ended up having points in common, mainly in their provisions. In Guardians of the Galaxy 3Adam Warlock also experiences a change of heart, leading to a similar sense of found family.
Will Poulter isn't the only future Marvel star in We're The Millers
Emma Roberts and Kathryn Hahn also had recent roles in Marvel
Kathryn Hahn and Emma Roberts also appear in We are the Millers and at Marvel. In the case of Emma Roberts, this was notably an appearance in a Marvel film that was not part of the MCU timeline. Roberts played Mary Parker, Peter Parker's mother, in Lady Teia earlier this year. In We are the MillersRoberts played Casey Mathis, another member of the film's fake family.
Kathryn Hahn also appeared in We are the Millersalbeit in a smaller role as Edie Fitzgerald. Hahn's role at Marvel proved to be much larger; in truth, Kathryn Hahn had two roles in Marvel. Hahn first appeared in the MCU in WandaVision as 'Agnes', who was originally introduced as the nosy neighbor in Wanda's Hex. Ultimately, it was revealed that she herself was a witch, named Agatha Harkness. Since that show, Kathryn Hahn has made a massive return to the MCU as Agatha Harkness in Agatha all the timewhich was only completed in October 2024.
Kathryn Hahn made a massive return to the MCU as Agatha Harkness in Agatha all the timewhich was only completed in October 2024.
Outside of the MCU, Kathryn Hahn has also had a voice role in Marvel, as Doc Ock in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Clearly, Will Poulter is in good company when it comes to co-stars who have appeared in both We are the Millers and in several Marvel projects. With We are the Millers now trending on Netflix, it's the perfect time for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe watch this 2013 comedy with a unique connection to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.