IT’S OFFICIAL: JAMES GUNN HAS THE ‘GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY’ JOB
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September 18, 2012 by Jeff Carter in
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James Gunn, the director of disturbing oddball films like Slither and Super, took to his official Facebook page today and announced that he got the gig writing and directing Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy:
As a lifelong lover of Marvel comics, space epics, AND raccoons, this is the movie I’ve been waiting to make since I was nine years old. Kevin, Joss, and all the folks at Marvel have been amazing collaborators so far, and we’re committed to bringing you something majestic, beautiful, and unique. I am incredibly excited. I am also incredibly grateful to the fans and the press for all their words of encouragement and support regarding my involvement with this project since the news first leaked. Thanks – you have, honestly, touched and overwhelmed me. And that’s it for now. Other than the occasional photos of my dog and cat here on Facebook, I’ll talk to you again in August 2014 when Guardians is released!
I just saw Super for the first time last weekend, and after watching it, I have complete faith in James Gunn. He took an absolutely insane premise with holy shit did that just happen violence and managed to make it relatable and strangely touching. I have zero doubt that he’ll be able to make this far-out space team flick eminently watchable.
Oh, and if you haven’t seen Super yet, what the hell are you waiting for? Incredible movie.
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