When Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was met with good reviews and lots of love from fans, it was partly because of Rocket’s emotional backstory being at the center of the film. Throughout the movie, we learn about the other creatures the beloved talking raccoon grew up with and the absolutely horrific fates they met. That moment is what changed Rocket’s life forever, and seeing him react to his friends’ deaths was an emotional moment. Now, Bradley Cooper, the voice behind the character, has opened up about working on that scene, and he explained how his father’s death impacted his performance.
For Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn promised big things for Rocket, and he delivered. Finding out how the raccoon became who we know him to be was such a touching and tragic journey. When it came to voicing the part, Bradley Cooper also found it incredibly emotional and personal. While on The Howard Stern Show, the Oscar-nominated actor opened up about playing the role this time around, and he specifically spoke about the scene where Rocket sees his friends die. For him, it reminded him of when his father passed away, as he explained:
