When does ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ come out? Kevin Bacon talks about role on Disney Plus

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special starts streaming on Disney Plus this Friday.

Kevin Bacon stars, plays himself and tells ABC7’s Hosea Sanders it’s great typing in this rollicking story!

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In the special, The Guardians are determined to lift Peter Quill’s spirits, so they decide to turn Kevin Bacon into the perfect gift for their leader!

Sanders: “So they finally brought you into this Marvel Universe? That must be pretty cool for you?”

Bacon: “Yes, it was great. I never thought I would come in when I did.”

Sanders: “Also, I would imagine, pretty cool for the ego, except when these characters start to haunt you a bit.”

Bacon: “Oh, it’s great. I love it when Pom says to me, “Try to be Kevin Bacon, but if Kevin Bacon doesn’t suck. It was so much fun because it’s such a great group. To get the chance to hang out with them and be welcomed as a stranger in this world they’ve all lived in for so long was really a great time. I really enjoyed it.”

Bacon has directed films in Chicago, including She’s Having A Baby, Stir Of Echoes, and Flatliners.

Bacon: “It’s like a world of its own, and sport and music are both important parts of the city’s fabric. I haven’t been here for a while, but I love shooting in this city. It’s a really great place — it’s a great place to hang out.”

Sanders: “What do you think the message of this special is, Kevin?”

Bacon: “If you’re on another planet and have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, just come and kidnap Kevin Bacon and everything will come back to you.”

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