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Michael Rooker (born April 6, 1955) is an American actor who mainly plays roles of antagonists. He first rose to prominence for portraying the titular role in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) and is best known for starring as Merle Dixon in the AMC series The Walking Dead (2010–2013) and as Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), followed by its sequels Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). He is a recurring collaborator of Guardians of the Galaxy director and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, appearing in all of his films to date, including Slither (2006), Super (2010), and The Suicide Squad (2021). Rooker's other notable roles include Chick Gandil in Eight Men Out (1988), Frank Bailey in Mississippi Burning (1988), Terry Cruger in Sea of Love (1989), Rowdy Burns in Days of Thunder (1990), Bill Broussard in JFK (1991), Hal Tucker in Cliffhanger (1993), Sherman McMaster in Tombstone (1993), Jared Svenning in Mallrats (1995), Detective Edward Kennesaw in Deceiver (1997), Detective Howard Cheney in The Bone Collector (1999), Detective Jake Riley in Replicant (2001), and Buddy in F9 (2021).
In a galaxy far from Earth lies the mystical planet of Eltar, known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. At the heart of this realm lives a powerful mystic named Zordon, a wise guardian tasked with protecting the universe from imminent threats. However, a shadow looms over Eltar, embodied by young Zophram, a gifted but ambitious warrior destined for greatness. Zophram, seemingly charming and forthright, harbors a dangerous obsession with the Zeo Crystal, a legendary artifact said to grant immeasurable power to anyone who possesses it. Haunted by his aspirations, he believes that with the crystal, he could transcend his limitations and gain foothold over Eltar’s ruling council. Desperate to harness the power of the crystal, Zophram embarks on a perilous quest to claim it for himself, swearing to harness its might and become the ultimate ruler of Eltar. Meanwhile Rita Repulsa, an evil space witch, means to rule the world by stealing the Green Power Coin, located in The Desert of Despair in the Rutabaga system. It is up to Zordon to seize the Green Power coin-along with the 5 others and stop his evil foes from quest for unparalleled power.
