Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 director teases rehearsal

Dave Bautista gives the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy some acting lessons

With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hitting theaters next year, the cast is readying to return to space. Director James Gunn gave us a sneak peek of their preparation, offering a behind-the-scenes photo of the group rehearsing for their next journey.

As Gunn mentions, the photo features Chris Pratt (Peter Quill), Zoe Salanda (Gamora), and Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer), who is showcasing his excellent acting skills.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opens in theaters on May 5, 2017. There's plenty of rumors and speculation swirling around the internet regarding the highly anticipated sequel, including the addition of a trio of new members. Additionally, a fourth — rather "huge" — Marvel character has been rumored to appear in the film.

Director James Gunn promised last year he would no longer comment on rumors or speculation regarding his upcoming film.