James Gunn

James Gunn returns to Marvel, no impact to The Suicide Squad
Sean P. Aune
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March 15, 2019
on James Gunn returns to Marvel, no impact to The Suicide Squad
In a surprising bit of news, it has been confirmed that James Gunn has been rehired to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by Marvel Studios. This immediately raises the question, however, and what this means for his being the writer and director on The Suicide Squad. It seems that is intact and his…
James Gunn's Suicide Squad mission possibly revealed in new report
Sean P. Aune
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March 12, 2019
on James Gunn's Suicide Squad mission possibly revealed in new report
According to a new report, we may have an idea to the plot of James Gunns' The Suicide Squad, and it sounds like it confirms a few other reports. A recent report on the potential Suicide Squad team roster called for in Gunn's script sure didn't sound like a group that could take on a…
Gunn reportedly heading back to the 80s for Suicide Squad inspiration
Sean P. Aune
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March 11, 2019
on Gunn reportedly heading back to the 80s for Suicide Squad inspiration
It seems that James Gunn wants to dig back a ways for his Suicide Squad inspiration. While the 2016 film pulled from the New 52 version of the team that added Harley Quinn in 2011, Gunn wants to head back to the John Ostrander and Kim Yale’s 1980s run to pull from. According to a…
James Gunn chose 'The Suicide Squad' over Superman and Krypto movies
Sean Gerber
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February 1, 2019
on James Gunn chose 'The Suicide Squad' over Superman and Krypto movies
James Gunn is returning to superhero-based movies to direct The Suicide Squad for Warner Bros. After directing two hits films for Marvel Studios and then being fired from a third over old, offensive tweets, Gunn was in-demand for every major studio outside of Disney. Warner Bros. was quick to pursue Gunn after all pending matters…
David Ayer thinks James Gunn is "the right man" for 'Suicide Squad 2'
Chris Begley
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October 11, 2018
on David Ayer thinks James Gunn is "the right man" for 'Suicide Squad 2'
Earlier this week it was announced that former Marvel director James Gunn is writing Suicide Squad 2, and is in talks to direct it as well. The news was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but Gunn has the approval of Suicide Squad director David Ayer. "I think it’s an incredibly brave and smart…
Dave Bautista wants a role in James Gunn's 'Suicide Squad 2'
Chris Begley
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October 9, 2018
on Dave Bautista wants a role in James Gunn's 'Suicide Squad 2'
Earlier today, we learned that former Marvel director James Gunn had signed on to write Suicide Squad 2, and that he was in talks to direct it as well. Dave Bautista has played Drax in Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and has been Gunn's biggest supporter since being fired by Disney/Marvel last summer after…
James Gunn to write, possibly direct 'Suicide Squad 2' for DC
Chris Begley
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October 9, 2018
on James Gunn to write, possibly direct 'Suicide Squad 2' for DC
Last summer, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn was fired after old tweets he made about pedophilia and rape resurfaced. At the time, it was reported that Warner Bros. was interested in hiring him, and it turns out that report was true. According to The Wrap, James Gunn is currently in talks to…
Warner Bros. interested in hiring James Gunn, who just got fired from Marvel by Disney
Chris Begley
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August 8, 2018
on Warner Bros. interested in hiring James Gunn, who just got fired from Marvel by Disney
As you've probably heard, a few weeks ago James Gunn, director of Marvel's popular Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, was fired by Disney after his old offensive tweets about rape and pedophilia resurfaced. Since Gunn's firing, many of his co-workers, fans, and even the press have offered their support. According to The Hollywood Reporter, many…
'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn passed on a DC movie
Chris Begley
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June 3, 2018
on 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn passed on a DC movie
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has seen a lot of success with that franchise, but could he be bringing his skills over to DC one day? According to Gunn, he's already been given the opportunity to direct a DC movie but decided not to for whatever reason. It sounds like he'd be…
That time Disney had a Marvel director walk around Comic-Con as The Joker (photo)
Chris Begley
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August 29, 2015
on That time Disney had a Marvel director walk around Comic-Con as The Joker (photo)
Here's a fun story! James Gunn, who directed the smash hit Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel last year, walked around Comic-Con in a Joker mask a couple of years ago. Best of all? Disney (Marvel's parent company) gave him the mask! Gunn told the story on Instagram today in a "throwback Thursday" post this…