Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Reveals Quill’s Father & New Logo Marvel Studios revealed the identity of Peter Quill’s father in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 during their San Diego Comic-Con panel: EGO THE LIVING PLANET! To be played by Kurt Russell, Ego will play a central role in the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 plot, and director James Gunn posted about it on Facebook in which he states that the movie will answer the question, “How can a planet father a child?” Check out the Facebook posting below, as well as the sequel’s new logo in the gallery below! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.