Zoe Saldana is jumping from one space opera to another, isn’t she? According to The Hollywood Reporter, Saldana is currently in negotiations to play Gamora in Mavel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

For those not in the know, Gamora is a green-skinned alien assassin who is the last of her species after her kind were killed by the Badoon. If Saldana officially joins the film, she’ll be alongside wrestler Dave Bautista, who’s playing Drax the Destroyer, and Chris Pratt, who’s playing Star-Lord.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” is the movie adaptation of the popular comic book series about superheroes who protect the universe. The James Gunn-directed film will start filming this June and should be in theaters by Aug. 1, 2014.

I would be excited to see Saldana as Gamora. I think it’ll be really cool. Of course, getting the role would increase Saldana’s “geek film” cred. One thing though; if she does get the role, I hope the green makeup looks realistic. I mean, I know there aren’t any real green people, but I would hope the makeup looks less like green grease paint and more mottled, like how real skin looks. Just my two cents.

You can read more about this news at The Hollywood Reporter.