‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ filming: Sylvester Stallone on set

Marvel Studios has begun principal photography at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Sylvester Stallone was spotted nearby with a script in hand.

Stallone, 69, was caught on camera Friday heading to the set of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” He is pictured holding a script, likely evidence of a role in the sequel to the 2014 blockbuster. Check out the pic for yourself, click here.

Director James Gunn returns with Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (“Spectre,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Drax; Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7”) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (“Joy,” “American Sniper”) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumper”) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Big Short”) as Nebula and Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Gilmore Girls”) as Kraglin.

New cast members include Pom Klementieff (“Oldboy”), Elizabeth Debicki (“The Great Gatsby,” “Everest”), Chris Sullivan (“The Knick,” “The Drop”) and Kurt Russell (“The Hateful Eight,” “Furious 7”).

Stallone, who was just nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in “Creed,” has never played in the Marvel Universe.

The original “Guardians of the Galaxy” was a hit with critics and audiences alike, earning over $770 million at the worldwide box-office, and holds the record as the most successful debut film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on May 5, 2017. The production will shoot at Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios.