Sean Gunn Says He Is Retired From Motion Capture for Rocket in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
Sean Gunn said he is retired from performing motion capture for Rocket Raccoon in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films. He explained that years of filming in a deep crouch affected his feet and ankles.
Sean Gunn said he has retired from performing motion capture for Rocket Raccoon in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films. He also plays Kraglin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the source identifies Bradley Cooper with Rocket’s voice performance.
Speaking on The Brandon Davis Show, Gunn described the physical demands of portraying a character made to appear raccoon-sized on a green-screen set. He performed in a motion-capture leotard and spent extended periods in a catcher’s crouch.
Strain on feet and ankles
Gunn said the main problem was his feet and ankles, rather than his knees. The crouched position required frequent pivots around the points where his body met the ground.
He added that repeating those movements over the years had, in his view, affected his physiology to some extent. The source does not specify when Gunn made the decision or whether Rocket will appear in future films.
What we know
- Sean Gunn said he has stopped performing motion capture for Rocket Raccoon.
- He identified his feet and ankles as the main source of strain.
- Gunn filmed in a motion-capture leotard while holding a catcher’s crouch.
- He said years of repeated pivoting had affected his physiology.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that sean Gunn said he has stopped performing motion capture for Rocket Raccoon.
- Reporting from Deadline Film is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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