Guardians Of The Galaxy took MCU audiences off planet Earth and into the deepest reaches of interstellar space for the first time. Peter Quill and his ragtag band of mercenaries tore up countless worlds while battling the evil Ronan, the fearsome Celestial Ego, and of course, the forces of the Mad Titan known as Thanos.
It would be difficult to pull off such a flick in the 1980s, but the director would undoubtedly require the best possible cast to overcome limitations in visual effects and cinematography. Here are ten actors and actresses that could have easily gone the distance and made an 80s Guardians film a workable premise.
10 Kim Coates (Taneleer Tivan / The Collector)
Kim Coates has a knack for playing very weird characters, especially bad guys. Most fans know him from the iconic Sons of Anarchy TV show, but his acting roots date all the way back to his early 1980s TV appearances on Miami Vice, War of the Worlds, and Night Heat.
Coates would start making inroads into Hollywood films in the 1990s with appearances in Waterworld and Bad Boys, but a director interested in creating an 80s Guardians film would be wise to choose him for the role of the quirky Collector.
9 Danny Glover (Korath)
The Lethal Weapon franchise showed off Danny Glover's action movie chops in the 1980s, and that's reason enough to have considered him for a Guardians film taking place in the same time period. Though he lacks actor Djimon Hounsou's signature accent, that's a small caveat.
Glover would have brought a substantial presence to the role of Korath thanks to his scratchy voice, height, and imposing stature. Plus, seeing him with blue contact lenses would have been quite an interesting thing.
8 Brian Thompson (Ronan The Accuser)
Brian Thompson is used to playing very over-the-top villains, most notably Shao Khan in the poorly received Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. However, his booming melodramatic voice and performance would have made for an excellent fit as Ronan the Accuser.
Thompson has enough of an imposing presence to stand up to a villain like Thanos and appear close to his equal. Plus, he'd undoubtedly have been a sight in Kree getup and the Universal Weapon at his disposal.
7 Kathleen Turner (Nebula)
1980s Kathleen Turner was a mixture of sultry, seductive, and badass. She's one of those accusers who has "that look" which would have made her the perfect fit for an antagonist such as Nebula. Her arc-browed smirk and piercing eyes would have allowed her to pull off the character's coldness as the daughter of Thanos.
Better yet, Turner was able to play sympathetic and approachable roles as well. This would have come in handy for sequels when Nebula abandoned her evil ways and became a force for good.
6 Nick Nolte (Yondu Udonta)
Michael Rooker played one mean Yondu, thanks largely to his stereotypical tough-guy roles, physicality, and voice. In order for an 80s actor to achieve the same result, he'd have to be just as, if not more imposing than Rooker was capable of portraying.
Enter Nick Nolte, everyone's favorite madcap tough-guy actor, with the voice to match. If he could stand putting on all that makeup, Nolte would have stolen every single scene he was in as Yondu, especially if he got that Mary Poppins line down right.
5 Warwick Davis (Rocket)
The 1980s was no place for a CGI character like Rocket, and any attempts to create one would surely have been met with failure. As such, it would require a guy in a suit to make the whole thing work, plus a whole lot of puppet animatronics to make the face come alive.
Warwick Davis had already spent time in a furry creature suit thanks to his stint as Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, so he'd be a natural fit for the role. Whether the filmmakers chose to use his voice or that of another actor remains a mystery.
4 Carel Struycken (Groot)
Another character who simply wouldn't cut it as a visual effects piece is Groot. This would also require a man in a suit in order to sell believability. Such a role would require a lean, towering actor with the chops to pull off such a funny character with limited dialogue.
Carel Struycken had already made a name for himself as Mr. Homn, the personal assistant to Lwaxana Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the 90s, he'd go on to play Lurch in the Addams Family films. There's no better choice for the role.
3 Sonny Landham (Drax The Destroyer)
One of the reasons audiences loved Drax the Destroyer so much is due to the actor playing him. Casting Dave Bautista in the role was a stroke of genius given his limited acting talents and completely "wrong" fit for the role, which is what made it work.
Similarly, an 80s actor cast in the role would have to give off the same effect. Sonny Landham's role in the ultra-brutal Predator franchise would have demonstrated what a perfect choice he was. This bare-knuckle bad guy would be forced to utter dialogue completely unfit for him, and that would have endeared him to Guardians fans.
2 Rachel Ticotin (Gamora)
Zoe Saldana was a perfect choice for Gamora, but she'd be no more than 12 years old in the 1980s. The role would require a woman capable of carrying herself as a tough-girl chick with a sensitive side, and the heart to match.
Rachel Ticotin had proved that she had what it takes to pull off such a role, thanks to her appearances in Critical Condition, Stingray, and Love, Mary. She showed off her badass skills in 1990's Total Recall alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, thanks to a keen-eyed Paul Verhoeven.
1 John Travolta (Peter Quill / Star Lord)
Choosing the right actor for Peter Quill would require a mixture of traits that could sell the idea of an action hero, a tough guy, and a comedian in the same package. Chris Pratt has the natural ability to pull off all three, but his 80s counterparts were few and far between.
John Travolta proved that he was quite fine making fun of himself in his films, and he'd be the best choice to take on the role of Star-Lord. His comedic timing and action movie sensibilities were already there, even if they took a few years to come out and play. Self-deprecating and fun to watch, Travolta could have lampooned himself and let everyone in on the joke at the same time while creating one hell of an action hero.
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