Jump to content

James Gunn Rehired As "Guardians Of The Galaxy 3" Director


Amber

Recommended Posts

Well, this is awkward... After initially forcing Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn to step down, Marvel reps are confirming that he will indeed be rejoining the fray. If you'll recall, Gunn was forced to vacate his seat when Internet hounds discovered a bunch of controversial Tweets assigned to his name.

GettyImages-579455476.jpg

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Dave Batista for one was displeased with the decision. The actor who's played "Drax The Destroyer" in all two films, and hopefully the 3rd, threatened to leave the franchise if the studio didn't reverse their decision. His thoughts were echoed by co-star Chris Pratt who later posted, "There is little due process in the court of public opinion," in an open letter appearing on his Instagram.

According to the reps involved in the process, the decision to reinstate Gunn in his rightful chair came down to a heartfelt apology that was issued directly in person. Walt Disney Studios boss Alan Horn was impressed with the wording of his apology, but also the manner in which he handled himself in subsequent meetings.

Both sides agreed that Gunn's remarks were "indefensible" paving the way for a reconciliation process that took several months to set in stone. Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 will go ahead as planned, as will Suicide Squad 2, also directed by James Gunn.

PAw7zyyxelM

View the full article

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Our picks

    • Wait, Burning Man is going online-only? What does that even look like?
      You could have been forgiven for missing the announcement that actual physical Burning Man has been canceled for this year, if not next. Firstly, the nonprofit Burning Man organization, known affectionately to insiders as the Borg, posted it after 5 p.m. PT Friday. That, even in the COVID-19 era, is the traditional time to push out news when you don't want much media attention. 
      But secondly, you may have missed its cancellation because the Borg is being careful not to use the C-word. The announcement was neutrally titled "The Burning Man Multiverse in 2020." Even as it offers refunds to early ticket buyers, considers layoffs and other belt-tightening measures, and can't even commit to a physical event in 2021, the Borg is making lemonade by focusing on an online-only version of Black Rock City this coming August.    Read more...
      More about Burning Man, Tech, Web Culture, and Live EventsView the full article
      • 0 replies
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
×
×
  • Create New...