Pete Davidson's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 cameo sparks sarcastic tweets: "Truly a momentous choice"

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 did not take long to captivate audiences across the globe. The final film of the trilogy by James Gunn almost had every aspect that made the movie special. It also engaged in the signature Marvel formula of believable villains, great backstories, and an action-packed ride across the universe. Since its theatrical release last Friday, it has been buzzing on social media platforms.

However, a recent revelation from the director has confirmed something that has not been taken in by the fans well. James Gunn reportedly revealed today that Pete Davidson, the popular comedian and media personality, played the role of Phlektik in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. A figure with a lot of makeup and prosthetics, this was not clear to the viewers, who have now come forward to criticize the not-so-popular comedian.

A tweet reply to Pete Davidson's appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy (Image via Twitter)

Pete Davidson has seen his share of hatred on the internet before, with viewers criticizing his looks and acting. Since the announcement from James Gunn, fans have engaged in sarcastic banter on social media platforms like Twitter, commenting on a lot of things about Pete Davidson's cameo.

How are fans reacting to Pete Davidson's cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?

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Simply put, Pete Davidson's cameo has been met with a lot of sarcasm on social media sites. Though recognized for many great roles in both film and television, Davidson has not exactly been a social media heartthrob. This could have led to these outrageous responses on social media platforms like Twitter.

While it seems like Pete Davidson is facing hatred from many, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 may end up profiting from these constant discussions.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now streaming in theatres across the world.

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