Chukwudi Iwuji played the lead villain ‘The High Evolutionary’ in James Gunn’s international blockbuster film GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY as well as co-starred in his series PEACEMAKER.

Other film credits include JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, A WOMAN A PART, and BARRY. His television credits include THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, WHEN THEY SEE US, THE SPLIT, DESIGNATED SURVIVOR, and DOCTOR WHO.

A renowned theatre actor, Iwuji’s credits at NY Public Theatre include the title role in OTHELLO, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, KING LEAR, and HAMLET, as well as THE LOW ROAD (Obie Award). In London for the RSC he played the title role of HENRY VI (Two Olivier Awards), OBSESSION, HEDDA GABLER, and RICHARD III.

Iwuji will soon be seen in the film PLAY DIRTY and limited series DAY OF THE JACKAL.