Vin Diesel to play GROOT!

Yep, Mark Vincent aka Vin Diesel is going to be playing the role of the big ass tree monster from Guardians of the Galaxy. Not what I would have guessed but hey, beggars can’t be choosers.

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-From Wiki

Groot (also known as the Monarch of Planet X) is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #13 (November 1960). An extraterrestrial, sentient tree-like creature, Groot originally appeared as an invader who intended to capture humans for experimentation.

The character was reconfigured into a heroic, noble being in 2006, and appeared in the crossover comic book storyline “Annihilation: Conquest“. He went on to star in its spin-off series, Guardians of the Galaxy, joining the team of the same name. Groot has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise, including animated television series, toys, and trading cards. He is set to appear in the 2014 live-action film Guardians of the Galaxy.

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