Groot

Groot is the name of two fictional characters voiced by Vin Diesel and portrayed via motion capture by Diesel, Krystian Godlewski, Sean Gunn, James Gunn, and Terry Notary, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Both Groots are depicted as tree-like humanoids, with the original being Rocket's associate, and the second becoming his adoptive son. Groot I becomes a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and sacrifices himself to save his allies during the battle against Ronan the Accuser. His son, Groot II, is raised by Rocket and the Guardians. He participates in the conflict against Ego and then Thanos, falling victim to the Blip. Groot II is resurrected by the Avengers and participates in the final battle against Thanos before departing for space with the Guardians. After the Guardians defeat the High Evolutionary, Groot II continues to serve on the team, now under the command of Rocket. This character's name is derived from either or both of two words: the Dutch groot, meaning big or great in size, or the noun groot, meaning mud, soil or earth. The origin of the noun, which is now obsolete except in dialect, was Old English. , the original Groot appeared in one film, the other in six, the television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and the animated series of shorts called I Am Groot released on Disney+. Fictional character biography