WEBMay 2, 2023 · The sci-fi film also introduces the long-teased character anti-hero and part-villain Adam Warlock, played by 30-year-old British actor Will Poulter, who makes his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Poulter said his hair, make-up and body paint took two hours to apply each day. "I was helped into the suit every single day.