While last weeks comment from Joss Whedon suggested James Gunn was nailed on to take charge of Marvel’s next (interplanetary) superhero smash-up, we can now confirm via Gunn himself, that he will helm GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. The official statement from the writer/director of enjoyable cult flicks SUPER and SLITHER had this to say about his forthcoming project:
For a month or so there’s been a lot of Internet speculation about my involvement with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Until now I haven’t said anything, because I’m trying to be less expulsive about this project than I am about the rest of my life. But last night I got the go-ahead from Kevin Feige to let you all know that, yes, indeed, I am rewriting and directing 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!
There you have it, the passion and appreciation is there for all to see in that message. Let us know your thoughts about Gunn’s confirmation with Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY expected in cinemas 1st August 2014.
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