James Gunn heading taking his talents to DC?
A few weeks ago, past tweets from James Gunn’s social media account surfaced, which caused an outrage online. Facing pressure, Disney reportedly forced Marvel to fire the man behind Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Infinity War. This caused many disgruntled cast members of the project, including Big Dave to speak out vocally on wanting to leave the series if they don’t rehire him.
In recent days, Marvel has been pleading with Disney to rehire him, but nothing has transpired.
Well, there’s a large market for the legendary director, writer and producer; as Mr. Gunn is in high demand from studios. Columbia, Paramount and Universal are yet to speak, but Warner Bros. are the only ones making it known publicly that they are wanting to hire the rival studio creator.
In a conversation with THR, one major executive said “I’d work with him in a heartbeat. I’ve been advised that we can’t bring anything to him until the Disney matter is 100 percent resolved.”
In another shocking development, Marvel went as far as to even toss out Gunn’s official script for Guardians of the Galaxy 3, which many workers of the project didn’t expect to happen.
It’s unclear how fast this situation will be resolved, but we’re assuming he’ll be joining Warner Bros. to replace one of the biggest problems with their DC Film Universe, Chris Terrio.
Look for more details on this story to emerge later this year.
1. Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo. As I have discussed publicly many times, as I’ve developed as a person, so has my work and my humor.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018
2. It’s not to say I’m better, but I am very, very different than I was a few years ago; today I try to root my work in love and connection and less in anger. My days saying something just because it’s shocking and trying to get a reaction are over.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018
3. In the past, I have apologized for humor of mine that hurt people. I truly felt sorry and meant every word of my apologies.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018
4. For the record, when I made these shocking jokes, I wasn’t living them out. I know this is a weird statement to make, and seems obvious, but, still, here I am, saying it.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018
5. Anyway, that’s the completely honest truth: I used to make a lot of offensive jokes. I don’t anymore. I don’t blame my past self for this, but I like myself more and feel like a more full human being and creator today. Love you to you all.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018