A week in the life of playing NEBULA in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3

This was brilliant!
More actors should do this! But more importantly, you should definitely do it again!!!

My brain still struggles with the fact that Karen is both Amelia Pond and Nebula. Just a credit to what an incredibly talented actor she is.

People don't realize just how much work goes into making a movie. Thank you so much for giving a behind the scenes tour of a little bit of what you and all actors really have to endure each and every day to create home entertainment for everyone. ❤❤❤❤

I love being able to see the faceless people that actually make these films possible, it should be normal for actors to be able to film their experiences on set. You know as long as they aren't actively making filming harder or releasing spoilers ahead of the movie's release. But really, this shows you that actors jobs aren't always as "easy" as they seem.

Mad respect. The idea of sitting doing all the makeup for just one day is so much work and patience, then you consider she's done this more than 150 times. And mad respect for the makeup and support team.

Nebula was surprising in Vol 3. She had a big character arc since Vol 1 and was really charismatic and likable in this film.
Also, this was so cool to watch

Nebula is such an amazing character and you NAILED it!

this is actually really insightful for those who want to get into costuming! also everyone is so respectful and kind to each other in this video.
rocket puppet was so cute! i involuntarily giggled seeing him

I love this! This video did a great job of humanizing actors/celebrities. It was absolutely great getting to see the busy life of an actor and all the crazy amount of work that goes into each day! Also, Karen, we all think you are beautiful, with or without the fresh makeup and ring light!

This is EPIC AS HELL!!! I'm so glad this was in my recommendations!!!
Never seen anything like this and a "peek" behind the "curtain" is so extremely entertaining!!!
Thank you!!! And here's to more Nebula and Jumanji in the near future!!! (Bond too 🤞)

This is unbelievably cool to see how things go during the filming of a movie like this, thanks for this Karen!

From the way you behave and the way the people around you act so naturally and cheerfully just goes to show what a delight you are on set! Not to mention a wonderful actress! Thank you, Karen!

Thanks for this! From one bald headed, Scottish space person to another.

This is one of the best BTS I've seen, thanks for taking the time (and the trouble) to make it and sharing it with all of us. BTW, congrats for your short film "The Hoarding" I watched in some time ago and hope you keep on doing more own/personal projects.

This has been one of the best day in the life videos I’ve ever seen, especially the behind the scenes production work. Thank you for this, Karen!

I would genuinely love to see a stand alone Nebula movie. I hope this becomes a thing ❤

Great to see how Gillian interacts with everyone so well, from the car driver through to senior production staff. Really down to earth and respectful, funny and engaging, she comes across as a really good person. Enjoyed this behind the scenes, thanks for posting and what a job to have.

There's something so heartwarming and satisfying about watching happy behind the scenes footage for a successful, high quality project. You can really in a final product when the people involved in the film genuinely enjoyed working together and creating a collaborative a work of art.

That was AMAZING! Thank you so much for this 💙

Could be one of the best behind the scenes documentations ever done... none of the bs cuts to scenes of movie or interviews.. just pure behind the scenes and some narration.

All Guardians of the Galaxy characters are unique. Nebula had the best built heroic arc. A humanoid with black eyes that manages to convey more expressiveness than many other characters. The subtlety of Nebula's personality is what impresses the most. A good actor is the one who knows how to make a cold android have so much life like Nebula.

This is the kind of behind the scene I've always wanted to see literally for any movie! I was always so interested in seeing an actor showing how it works, the timing, and everything! Thank you Karen!! ❤❤❤

I love that she’s taking the time to “remind us” what she looks like as if she’s not still GORGEOUS with no makeup and no sleep. But thanks Karen 😂

One thing I really miss about DVDs is all the bonus material/behind the scene content. I would always buy deluxe 2 disk sets for the extra content and commentaries. We just don't get that with todays movies.
Sometimes a streaming service might to little featurettes about a movie, but they don't come around that often.
It just really offers a whole new side and dimension to film making and the whole crew and production team efforts and after you see what it takes, you have a whole new appreciation to the film and even have a bit of conversation to add during a certain scene. Like how difficult or technical a scene was. How many hours it took to put an actor in that make up. Maybe they had to go home with partial prosthetics. Or sometimes a scene where an actor was injured, but it looked like nothing happened.
Kinda lame you would get in trouble for doing something like this. I think it's great and I think a lot of people would want to see what goes on while in production.
Damn, that trailer though. I'll take one of those.
Btw, I just watched vol 3 the other day. It was really good. I think I cried about 3 times cause of the story with Rocket.

In a time where behind the scenes content is tragically unappreciated by studios, THIS! This is pure gold, thank you Karen.

thank you for doing this! I may be late to the game, but I find this behind the scenes stuff fascinating! also its so sweet to see someone giving credit to the people behind the scenes that are equally just as important for making all of this happen. also, how am I just NOW realizing that Kirk (Sean Gunn) from Gilmore Girls is in GOTG?? I need to re-watch. thats kool he stood in as Rocket lol. loved you in Jumanji and literally didn't realize you were Nebula too until a friend told me while we were watching Jumanji lol

What a fascinating insight into what actors do! I'm so glad Karen shared this! BRILLIANT!

I looove this!
Thanks for showing how many hard working people there is around such a production 🙌

Very few Hollywood actors share their work life on social media let alone post a vlog on it. Thankyou Karen Gillan for these wonderful unseen moments of your life and letting us know how exactly movies are made!🥰

So cool! To see the contrast between one person's lovely experience, and just the sheer immense scale of the organization and structure that goes into producing films like this. Everything is so organized and efficient, really great operations! To produce a wonderful creative result.

This is better than anything Disney will put on the Blu-ray Disc.

I loved her in Doctor Who. So talented would never recognize it’s her as nebula. Good job.

Nice to see how a down to earth person Karen really is... a real life snippet of what does it take to be a movie star, never ever thought about all these things. Such a rewarding, but really busy life.

Looks so fun to be apart of! Loved watching this 😊

My favorite pre-MCU actor, playing a character who is quickly also becoming my favorite. I adore the arc Nebula has been on since the first Guardians movie. And may I just say that I adore how your career has grown and flourished.

Your Nebula was great, but I could watch you in nothing but Jumanji spin-offs for the rest of time & still be happy: you MADE those movies the hits they were! Perfect casting, perfect performances. Well done!

Such a fun glimpse into a busy week! (And I do the exact same thing to learn lines - my phone is full of audio recordings of my version of all the other characters’ voices.)

What an awesome opportunity to be apart of. I love that you were able to get all the videos you recorded on here!
This was such a cool insight on how you live your life at work and I really appreciate you sharing that wonderful experience.

You do such a good job.
I have to say I've always thought Nebula was such a fully formed character from day one. The straight/dry comedy and delivery of lines is perfect. Keep up the good work and thank you for sacrificing so much of your limited free time to make a video for us!

This is pure gold! I always wondered what being on a marvel set would look like from the actors POV 👏

Just watched Guardians trilogy recently and am now watching Doctor Who. How in this world did I not know you played Nebula! Amazing acting skills.

Thank you for this chance to see what it is like and how much hard work from every level of employee that goes into just a day of making a movie.
I think all too often people don’t realize what it takes and how much everyone puts into it.
You are a very talented artist and I really enjoy your movies but I loved that you did this for us.

We're at the point where actors recording on their iPads are making better and more down-to-earth behind-the-scenes stuff than the actual studio!

Thanks to Karen Gillan and the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy for all the long hours of makeup and work (even though its not too hard) for making the movies you do. I've enjoyed every one and have seen them several times. Each time I look for something new and its a never ending hunt. Thanks again and keep it up. I hope the writer's strike is over soon.

My niece got me into watching Guardians and the characters are incredible especially Nebula... Her transition is movie/acting genius... You're amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this incredible BTS!!

Such an awesome & brilliant actress. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with all of us fans! The effort this must take is tremendous, seeing how busy even one day of filming can be.
My favorite tid-bit was when Mr. James Gunn asked “…hey do you want to know what you’re going to be doing today?” And with a quick and easy response, a psyched Karen says “…I am going to be flying a plane!”
The ease in which you let the director know that you’re completely dedicated and aware of your part/scene is truly inspiring and awesome! Thanks again Karen, you have ALWAYS ruled!!

It's super awesome to see the making of and back stage of big movie production such as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Nicely done !

It's really good to see when somebody enjoys every minute of their work.

Seriously THIS is the standard for behind the scenes. It doesn't need to be high production value and curated interviews. This reminds me of Peter Jackson's Hobbit vlogs on set, so refreshing and low-fi and genuine

Love this. I remember Peter Jackson did something like this for LOTR and Hobbit and I've been dying to see something in that vibe ever since. Boy did this deliver! Great look behind the scenes!

This is absolutly the best, even beter than Pratt's attempt at BiTs. Thank you so much Karen, you made Nebula brilliant.

I love how Nebula has grown, overcome her history and has moved forward. She has really become one of my favorite Guardians!

I LOVE this!!!! This is the kind of content I wish more stars created. Real, genuine, authentic looks at what filmmaking is really like. The army of people who work behind the scenes. The friends and coworkers. You don't get this feel or insight from highly produced Blu Ray extras.
I've been subbed to Brie Larson for two years because I was hoping she'd make exactly this. Definitely subscribing here in case you make more vids about other films! Doesn't have to be Marvel either. Small films would be interesting too!

Wow Karen, that is an amazingly ridiculous schedule. I feel drained just watching this. I don't know how you keep this up for years at a time! Very interesting look at your life :) Also, you were awesome as Amy Pond.

Kudos to Karen for allowing all of the crew to get some recognition. Really fun to get a sense of what goes on in an actor’s day. Whole lotta work for a few moments of screen time, but it paid off. Loved this movie, and Nebula is definitely a highlight!

It was incredible to see this video! Thank you enormously! No words to describe; great person, great character, great actress and great idea! Best wishes❤

I'm definitely going to miss Nebula. She's tough but hands down so hilarious. You were so good in the MCU and I hope you'll return in the future. I definitely hope y'all can resume work on Jumanji 4 cause I'm a big fan of the original and new movies.

I know you’ll never see this but I just want to say thank you for all your incredibly hard work. You did great in vol.3! Big fan

After seeing your life for a week, and all you have to go through to become Nebula, I just wanted to say Thank You for your dedication! As a fan, I really appreciate all of the work you put into this movie franchise!

Brilliantly done! Thanks so much for a glimpse into your life during filming!
You’re such a fascinating person and your accent is so awesome!
It’s enjoyable to see how humble you are and how you interact with all those who help you during filming! Thanks for being such a down to earth person!
I liked the nebula character before seeing this. But now I like her even more!
Looking forward to your other projects!

This is the kind of "Behind the scenes" we need more of. Showing the real people, the real process, shining a light on what is always a dark secretive void. So much goes into these movies, it's important to see that appreciated.
And it's even more amazing with you as the guide! James Gunn: A day in the life of Nebula? So Mean all the time?
Actually the polar opposite. What a joy.
Thanks for the last 10 years of Nebula!

LOVED IT! She made all of this look so much fun, and gained a fan, me. And I want to work in the studio.

OMFG I want a whole Guardians 3 with Karen doing ALL the lines... so effin funny

That looks like a lot of hard work, everything from having the mental work of memorizing lines, to patiently sitting while they do makeup, to really hard physical things. It's very interesting, thanks for the insight! Love your work!

I really started to fall in love with Nebula's character when I saw Tony and her waiting to die at the beginning of end game and the football she was playing with Tony. You saw her taking care of Tony while the oxygen was being depleted and you knew that she would take care of him even in death. Incredible growth of her character thought the series of movies. Thanks for this wonderful glimpse into your hectic life Karen. Cheers from Canada

#KarenGillan, this is amazing! So informative and such a privilege! You've come so far since the Amy Pond days; I'm so impressed with all you've done! Well done, you!

I love LOVE that the crew and the director don’t scold you for filming . They don’t dodge the camera they just happily comply. It’s beautful

this is awesome! honestly, i know you're busy but you really should try and keep up with stuff like this. people are interested and this is interesting. also your method for remembering lines is genius.

This is so great; getting a behind the scenes in this way. Thank you so much for doing this and giving us fans a chance to get a glimpse of what it is like being Nebula.

You were so good as Nebula. Especially in Vol. 3 and Endgame. Extremely Talented.

This was amazing. I loved seeing everything especially your process as an actor. I’m an actor and the work is the most rewarding thing. Thank you for sharing this Karen. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to be where you are in my career. Loved the movie btw.

Man, They really did a great job at hiding all that hair! I genuinely didn't even think about that with how convincing the character was. It's funny, That was the first thing I noticed in El Camino when Walter White walked in. The hair was not well hidden and it really took me out of the scene once I noticed his bigger head but here it's just straight-up 100% flawless with somehow 4x more hair. And you know it's flawless when nobody even notices. Genuinely impressive. I'm sure this was very well planned with the head piece to be fair but still. Wow

I love how Nebula went from being cold to caring for the Guardians. One of the best written characters in the MCU and I hope we see more of her in The Kang Dynasty or Secret Wars.

Karen Gillan has one of the best personalities I have ever seen. Had a celeb crush since Dr. Who, but this is the first time I have ever seen a glimpse of how amazing of a person she actually is in real life! They say don't meet your heroes, but this would clearly not apply to Karen, she seems delightful! Even her driver likes her, and I have heard horror stories about other actors and actresses. Just keep being you Karen!

I am grateful for these BTS scenes. This is historical, you know. Guardians is an important movie series and your record will be part of movie history. Cheers and continued good fortune to you in the future.

Thank you for taking the time to do this. It was awesome seeing behind the scenes and all you have to go through.

Thank you so much Karen for sharing all this for us to see! Give us a glimpse of what life is like for you, which is crazy, but incredibly cool! Hi from Oz!

Hey Karen!
My daughter, Charlotte, filmed as a Star Child in a scene with you where she is holding onto your leg. She told me that you two had some wonderfully sweet interactions between takes and that you gave her awesome encouragement when she had some ideas for how to play her character. 😊 In case you see this, I want to thank you for being so generous with her. Joyful memories for a lifetime! 💛

You've done a better job than what I've seen Disney do for behind the scenes.. Good Job

I’ve always enjoyed watching Nebula as a character because she looks so different to Karen I can completely believe in her. What a great behind the scenes episode!

This is way better than other "behind the scenes" shown. Probably because we get to see it from an actors perspective.

Thanks so much for posting this----amazing to go behind the scenes and see how much work goes into making these incredibly cool films.

This was so much better then most behind the scenes. Lot of times the behind the scenes you get from the studio are over-produced, fake, and hardly gives you a feel for the real cast and crew working their ass off to make the movie. Karen you're not afraid to show your human side and others should take note!

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing a day in your life ❤ the finished product is probably my favorite movie in the MCU and you and the character you embody make the movie ❤️❤️

Hey Karen! Thanks for this video! It's a great look into today's process for movie making from a personal view. Best wishes!

This movie was epic, and yours was of the greatest performances among a stellar cast 🎉

Wow that brought up so many memories of 2021when we filmed Obi-Wan Kenobi. I was blessed and got to be one of the 42 stormtroopers in Episode 5. Nothing like the work you do, but the sets, APs, the crew; I'd fogotten a lot. Also forgot about all the covid masks and tests.😢
I loved this, thanks for sharing. Loved the movie, and Nebula is one of my Favs!!

Thank you for this video! Is really good to see actually what's happening behind the scenes, how's the preparation for the role, the makeup, dressing, learning the the script etc... . Cannot wait being a part of this amazing world! Action!

Actually so nice that we get to meet the "smalller" members of the team. Like the driver. He seems super sweet. People sometimes forget that a movie is not just the actors, writers and directors. There's a whole load of people that don't get the appreciation they deserve.

What a charming and attractive woman. I absolutely love her hair and her accent. It's so much fun seeing the transformation the actor goes through to become the character. She looks completely different, of course, and also has no accent and a lower voice. As for the movie, watching what goes into her makeup and costume, and realizing that this is just a small part of the work going into the movie. I extrapolate from the people and the work they do during this video, and I am amazed by how much imagination and coordination of people and equipment must be necessary to make a movie like this is. Thank you for sharing this video.

This was amazing Karen thanks for sharing. I've been an extra for some TV and movies and I absolutely love doing it. There's a real buzz around sets. Cheers.

This is so cool. Nebula is now my favorite character of the series. The full character arc was amazing and yes... when she cried as she heard Rocket was alive, I did too.

Amazing how Nebula is the meanest at times, but Karen is the nicest of all. Very awesome video thanks Karen!

karen has such a good soul. the way she tries and include the other crew members that work on the set, laughing with them and making everything positive is just so lovely of her

Thank you Karen, this was fun to watch and I love your work in Marvel and Jumomgi.
PS you ended this very well Nebula. 😍

This is great...you are wonderful and thanks for posting this. Great insight into the industry. Can't wait to see you in many more films!

Thanks for that. How ya' goin'? I really like the way you record all the voices and then work on the lines and also the part about saying them (said lines) twenty times really fast. Those are great exercises. It was very kind of you to share when you already lose so much in the way of personal space. Keep up the good work, but don't be too hard on yourself.

What's blowing my mind right now is this vlog has some effort put into it. There's the b-roll with the lofi beats, timelapse, narrating, QnA. I can watch these on the daily.

This is by far the best "Behind the Scenes" footage I've ever seen. A lot of behind the scenes stuff shows like 1 second of anything useful and the rest of the time people talking about it. It's nice to actually see it all for once, completely unedited.

This is the best "behind the scenes" I've ever seen. Well done Karen. Proper job.