James Gunn Reinstated As Director Of Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 By Disney

This is not an early April Fool’s joke. James Gunn has been reinstated by Disney to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

The decision to rehire Gunn was mulled over and decided months ago after careful consideration. After the firing, Walt Disney Studios president Alan Horn met with Gunn on multiple occasions to discuss the situation. Persuaded by Gunn’s public apology and his handling of the situation after, Horn decided to reverse course and reinstate Gunn.

If you recall, Gunn was fired last July by Disney after alt-right journalists made public a fusillade of decade old social media missives that made light of pedophilia and rape. The tweets were from years ago & while some were outraged by them, many felt that Gunn should keep his job based on his changed behavior and genuine apology. He also had the full support of the entire Guardians cast who all signed an open letter written by Chris Pratt to rehire the director.

Gunn’s return to Guardians of the Galaxy 3 got complicated when he signed on to write and direct the Suicide Squad sequel for Warner Bros and DC. Marvel Studios has agreed to commence production on Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after Gunn completes Suicide Squad 2. Making the whole thing easier though was the fact that Marvel Studios never met with or considered any other director for Guardians of the Galaxy 3, despite speculation that Thor: Ragnarok helmer Taika Waititi and Vice helmer Adam McKay were in the mix.

Now that’s how you become a director on two big franchise from rivaling studios!


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