This makes it unclear how big of a role Ego will play in Vol. 2, though it will presumably be significant.
If Ego as a character lives beyond Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Russell as a performer does not, re-casting the role would carry its own set of risks.
In another recent interview, Russell spoke extensively about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s “very complex story”, filled with heavy family themes that director James Gunn also referenced.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 doesn’t hit theaters for eight months, but that hasn’t stopped the sequel from building buzz by continually revealing details about the story and characters.