Exclusive: I Am Groot EP Teases Exciting Plans for the Future of Guardians of the Galaxy

Summary

I Am Groot creator Kristen Lepore wants to create more shorts featuring Baby Groot and the other Guardians, exploring their relationships and dynamics.

I Am Groot is a show that takes place before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It offers viewers a chance to explore the earlier era of the Guardians and delve into their dynamics. Specifically, it focuses on the relationship between Gamora and Groot, which was filled with love.

In I Am Groot, other Guardians such as Rocket make appearances, emphasizing their parental connection with Baby Groot. These cameos also demonstrate how each Guardian taught Groot various skills, ultimately contributing to his development as a hero.

During an interview with Screen Rant, Kristen Lepore, the creator of I Am Groot, expressed her eagerness to produce additional animated shorts showcasing Baby Groot and the rest of the Guardians. The show depicts the young tree's journey as he evolves into a full-fledged member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, with each season including brief appearances by at least one other Guardian. Lepore also mentioned that she has even contemplated the concept of "Avengers Muppet Babies." See her complete statement below.

Kristen Lepore: That could be incredible! I think more stories with [Groot] and the Guardians. I think earlier I was just like, "Hm...what would Avengers Muppet Babies be like?"

I Am Groot Can Further Explore The Guardians of the Galaxy

The Cast of Guardians of The Galaxy, photographed exclusively for Entertainment Weekly on May 23, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, consists of Michael Rooker as Yondu, Rocket, Karen Gillan as Nebula, Zoey Saldana as Gamora, Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, and Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer.

I Am Groot is set in a time before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, featuring a different lineup of the team. With this version of Gamora, who played a crucial role in raising Groot and had a deeply affectionate connection with him in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, her presence in I Am Groot offers an opportunity to revisit this era of the Guardians. Through these shorts, the audience can explore and further understand the dynamics between the Guardians, as seen in the second movie.

Until now, I Am Groot has mainly focused on his individual escapades, featuring occasional appearances from other Guardians, notably Rocket. In the first season, Rocket's brief cameo showcased the paternal bond he shares with Baby Groot following the loss of his closest companion. Despite its brevity, moments like these, where Groot exhibits his artwork to Rocket, solidify their connection.

By exploring similar scenarios with the other Guardians, viewers can witness how their relationships with Baby Groot evolve into a loving family dynamic, as depicted in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. This approach also presents an opportunity to highlight the unique skills and lessons each Guardian imparts upon him, nurturing his growth as a heroic figure. I Am Groot has the potential to transcend simple cuteness and serve as a means of preserving the Guardians of the Galaxy narrative.