Article: Report: Marvel Wants James Gunn Back for ‘Guardians 3’

[DallasEast]

http://collider.com/james-gunn-fired-marvel-disney/#guardians-of-the-galaxy-3

Report: Marvel Wants James Gunn Back for ‘Guardians 3’ & They’re Trying to Convince Disney

by Haleigh Foutch
August 9, 2018

Another day, another development in the curious case of James Gunn‘s firing. On the heels of a united cast statement in support of reinstating Gunn from Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy core cast, Deadline reports that Marvel Studios is also backing. Per the report, Marvel and Disney are having behind-the-scenes conversations and that Marvel is trying to persuade the folks at Disney to bring Gunn back into the fold for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Disney fired Gunn last month after a series of old offensive tweets were dug up online by alt-right personalities. Since then, the entire Guardians cast has come together in support of the filmmaker, with Dave Bautista going as far as asking to be released from his contract in the circumstance that they don’t use Gunn’s script. Yesterday, we learned that Disney indeed plans to use Gunn’s script, even if he isn’t brought back as director, though the studio is in the midst of complicated exit negotiations.

According to Deadline, the latest conversations opened up after the cast letter but previous reports about the unlikelihood of Gunn’s rehiring mostly remain true at this point. The report notes that there’s “no clash or strong arming” between parties at the studios and that Marvel’s “11th hour approach” to rescue their franchise is a long shot. more...

 

[PBCCowboy]

If those actors read the collection of disgusting tweets Mr Gunn put out they would change their tune.
They are out there if you want to do your research,but be warned, they are sexually explicit pedo stuff.

 

[EST_1986]

If those actors read the collection of disgusting tweets Mr Gunn put out they would change their tune.
They are out there if you want to do your research,but be warned, they are sexually explicit pedo stuff.

I read some are threatening to quit the franchise if Gunn isn’t back

 

[DasTex]

If those actors read the collection of disgusting tweets Mr Gunn put out they would change their tune.
They are out there if you want to do your research,but be warned, they are sexually explicit pedo stuff.

There are some photos that have now popped up too. The guy has issues to say the least...

 

[DallasEast]

If those actors read the collection of disgusting tweets Mr Gunn put out they would change their tune.
They are out there if you want to do your research,but be warned, they are sexually explicit pedo stuff.

I read some are threatening to quit the franchise if Gunn isn’t back

There are some photos that have now popped up too. The guy has issues to say the least...

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywoo...ana-guardians-cast-response-james-gunn-firing

Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana Aren’t Distancing Themselves from James Gunn Just Yet
by Yohana Desta
July 23, 2018 8:38 am

On Friday, Disney shocked the industry by firing Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn after a series of old, offensive tweets were unearthed from the director’s Twitter account. Since then, much of the film series’s cast has issued vague tweets about the ordeal, with one common through-line: they’re not distancing themselves from him just yet. more


https://www.rollingstone.com/movies...or-director-james-gunns-reinstatement-704878/

‘‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Cast Pen Open Letter Asking for Director James Gunn’s Reinstatement
By Daniel Kreps
July 30, 2018 2:53PM ET

The cast of Guardians of the Galaxy – including Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel and Zoe Saldana – together penned an open letter asking for the reinstatement of director James Gunn, who was fired from the Marvel franchise after dozens of inappropriate tweets resurfaced.

“We fully support James Gunn. We were all shocked by his abrupt firing last week and have intentionally waited these ten days to respond in order to think, pray, listen, and discuss,” the cast wrote more



https://people.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-dave-bautista-recast-over-james-gunn/

Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista Wants to Be 'Recast' If Script By James Gunn Isn't Used
Ale Russian
August 07, 2018 11:08 AM

Dave Bautista is willing to take a hard stance in support of fired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn.

The actor, 49, has previously expressed his support for Gunn multiple times on Twitter, saying that the franchise isn’t the same without its original writer and director. But Bautista went further on Monday when he revealed he’d be opting out of the third movie if Disney and Marvel don’t use Gunn’s already completed script. more

 

[Stash]

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywoo...ana-guardians-cast-response-james-gunn-firing

Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana Aren’t Distancing Themselves from James Gunn Just Yet
by Yohana Desta
July 23, 2018 8:38 am

On Friday, Disney shocked the industry by firing Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn after a series of old, offensive tweets were unearthed from the director’s Twitter account. Since then, much of the film series’s cast has issued vague tweets about the ordeal, with one common through-line: they’re not distancing themselves from him just yet. more


https://www.rollingstone.com/movies...or-director-james-gunns-reinstatement-704878/

‘‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Cast Pen Open Letter Asking for Director James Gunn’s Reinstatement
By Daniel Kreps
July 30, 2018 2:53PM ET

The cast of Guardians of the Galaxy – including Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel and Zoe Saldana – together penned an open letter asking for the reinstatement of director James Gunn, who was fired from the Marvel franchise after dozens of inappropriate tweets resurfaced.

“We fully support James Gunn. We were all shocked by his abrupt firing last week and have intentionally waited these ten days to respond in order to think, pray, listen, and discuss,” the cast wrote more



https://people.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-dave-bautista-recast-over-james-gunn/

Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista Wants to Be 'Recast' If Script By James Gunn Isn't Used
Ale Russian
August 07, 2018 11:08 AM

Dave Bautista is willing to take a hard stance in support of fired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn.

The actor, 49, has previously expressed his support for Gunn multiple times on Twitter, saying that the franchise isn’t the same without its original writer and director. But Bautista went further on Monday when he revealed he’d be opting out of the third movie if Disney and Marvel don’t use Gunn’s already completed script. more

I think he's ultimately going to be brought back.

Everyone makes mistakes in life, and if stupid tweets are the worst thing you've done, you're doing alright.

He said some vile, stupid things ten years ago. And has realized and apologized for the error of his ways.

I honestly think society is going too far in their Twitter outrage.

 

[Runwildboys]

I have no idea what he said, but if it was that long ago (Was Twitter around ten years ago?) I really don't care.

 

[DallasEast]

I think he's ultimately going to be brought back.

Everyone makes mistakes in life, and if stupid tweets are the worst thing you've done, you're doing alright.

He said some vile, stupid things ten years ago. And has realized and apologized for the error of his ways.

I honestly think society is going too far in their Twitter outrage.

It seems the cast feels the same way in this particular instance. Methinks Disney thought the cast would go with the Twitter flow and fall in line. They were wrong if they anticipated the cast reacting that way.

 

[Stash]

It seems the cast feels the same way in this particular instance. Methinks Disney thought the cast would go with the Twitter flow and fall in line. They were wrong if they anticipated the cast reacting that way.

Very wrong. They've bungled this.

 

[John813]

I just wish both sides would stop trying to bring up dirt on people. One thing if an actual crime was committed, another thing is digging for ugly things they said online on social media.

 

[Denim Chicken]

I think he's ultimately going to be brought back.

Everyone makes mistakes in life, and if stupid tweets are the worst thing you've done, you're doing alright.

He said some vile, stupid things ten years ago. And has realized and apologized for the error of his ways.

I honestly think society is going too far in their Twitter outrage.

Disagree. He had a ton of tweets referencing pedophilia. Pictures are now coming out of him attending customs parties and guess what his theme was--pedophilia. He had shared videos with with Huston Huddleston who was arrested for child pornography.

There is just too much smoke around this guy for there not to be anything there. I don't give any sympathy to those who abuse children.

 

[PBCCowboy]

Disagree. He had a ton of tweets referencing pedophilia. Pictures are now coming out of him attending customs parties and guess what his theme was--pedophilia. He had shared videos with with Huston Huddleston who was arrested for child pornography.

There is just too much smoke around this guy for there not to be anything there. I don't give any sympathy to those who abuse children.

100% in agreement.
I would bet those who dismiss this have not read his revolting tweets.I don't care if the tweets are 10 years old.
He wrote some sickening things an posted them.

 

[Stash]

Disagree. He had a ton of tweets referencing pedophilia. Pictures are now coming out of him attending customs parties and guess what his theme was--pedophilia. He had shared videos with with Huston Huddleston who was arrested for child pornography.

There is just too much smoke around this guy for there not to be anything there. I don't give any sympathy to those who abuse children.

I don't either, and if there's actual proof? He should be arrested. But I'm not going to give credence to heresay.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Cant believe Jenna Fischer was married to this guy

 

[Corso]

Me no talkie.

 

[Denim Chicken]

But I'm not going to give credence to heresay.

I mean, it not exactly hearsay--its a pattern of behavior centering around a common theme.

 

[Stash]

I mean, it not exactly hearsay--its a pattern of behavior centering around a common theme.

No, it is heresay. Show me proof of anything done that breaks the law. Answer then I'll join the real outrage, rather than getting upset about what somebody says on Twitter.

 

[Denim Chicken]

No, it is heresay. Show me proof of anything done that breaks the law. Answer then I'll join the real outrage, rather than getting upset about what somebody says on Twitter.

Wouldn't let him baby sit my kids, all I'm saying.

 

[Stash]

Wouldn't let him baby sit my kids, all I'm saying.

I couldn't blame you. I'm just saying that saying is different from doing. And I think we've all said something that we've regretted in retrospect.

 

[DallasEast]

Associated Press
August 15, 2018