Nearly a decade ago the Guardians of the Galaxy were introduced to the world and helped turn Chris Pratt into a global phenomenon. People instantly fell in love with Peter Quill AKA Star-Lord as well as Gamora, Drax, Rocket and of course Groot. Although we all know and love these Marvel characters now, can you imagine how weird it must have been to actually pitch the first movie? A talking tree that just says his own name? A foul-mouthed gun-toting raccoon? Step inside the pitch meeting that led to Marvel’s galactic heroes and helped set up Avengers Infinity War!

To answer all these questions and more, step inside the pitch meeting that led to Guardians of the Galaxy! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.