James Gunn Confirmed To Write And Direct GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Sequel

James Gunn Confirmed To Write And Direct GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Sequel

Guardians of the Galaxy writer and director James Gunn has already said that he hopes to return to do the same for a follow-up, but co-writer Nicole Perlman has now revealed that Marvel Studios do want to move ahead on a follow-up and that Gunn WILL return. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jul 25, 2014 03:07 PM EST
Source: The Wrap

The Wrap has revealed that James Gunn will return to both write and direct a sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy. Their source? Not the usual studio insiders, but co-writer Nicole Perlman! There obviously hasn't been an official announcement as of yet as Marvel are likely waiting on those all important box office results, but reviews have been overwhelmingly positive and it's expected to overperform next weekend. "They started to figure it out pretty quick when they started getting the reactions from the audience; it was a very positive reaction," Perlman revealed exclusively to the site. "Of course they would want to make a sequel as long as it does well and people are excited about it, they'll wanna do a sequel. So, it's going to happen. James will be directing ‘Guardians 2,’ so he would also be writing ‘Guardians 2." Perlman wasn't sure about her own involvement (she initially become involved with Guardians of the Galaxy through Marvel's writers programme, earning her a credit on the movie as Gunn later would put his own spin on things in a later draft). Elsewhere, Hero Complex mentions that, "Feige confirmed that Gunn would direct a sequel should Marvel move forward with one." How do you guys feel about this news?
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r3negade
r3negade - 7/25/2014, 3:59 PM
Awesome!!!
Abary
Abary - 7/25/2014, 3:59 PM
This is amazing! Kind of expected, but that's only because his work with Guardians is so [frick]ing superb.
Abary
Abary - 7/25/2014, 4:00 PM
I'm hoping Marvel's future directors can be as good as Gunn. Here's hoping Scott Derrickson does a great job with Dr Strange.
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 7/25/2014, 4:01 PM
[frick] ya!!!

DefcoN
DefcoN - 7/25/2014, 4:01 PM
My god, I'm crying already! So happy Marvel is starting to stick with their directors and not rehiring new ones.
NightForce
NightForce - 7/25/2014, 4:02 PM
Great news!
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 7/25/2014, 4:02 PM
Well, I haven't seen the film yet, so . . .

MCUsDarkKnight
MCUsDarkKnight - 7/25/2014, 4:02 PM
Awesome news!!!!!!!!!!
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 7/25/2014, 4:04 PM
Awesome!! Can't wait til next week!!
TChalla
TChalla - 7/25/2014, 4:04 PM
Well we know 4 movies in phase 3 already.

1. Ant Man

2. Cap 3

3. Thor 3

4. Guardians 2
Abary
Abary - 7/25/2014, 4:04 PM
Ezio, yeah him too. Just because he took over from Wright doesn't mean people should treat him badly. I'm hoping he does a great job.
FirstAvenger
FirstAvenger - 7/25/2014, 4:04 PM
Well then the first one better be good.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 7/25/2014, 4:04 PM
Yes! [frick] yes!
MCUsDarkKnight
MCUsDarkKnight - 7/25/2014, 4:04 PM
Does this mean he isn't in the running to helm Avengers 3
WhiteSAMURAI
WhiteSAMURAI - 7/25/2014, 4:05 PM
Sounds good but Marvel certainly does think that this is going to be a box office hit. I mean I don't think it'll flop but I don't think it'll make as much money as they think it will.
KarolosPrime
KarolosPrime - 7/25/2014, 4:08 PM
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thor2273
thor2273 - 7/25/2014, 4:09 PM
Bekss
Bekss - 7/25/2014, 4:10 PM
I don't think Marvel is waiting to see how it does at the boxoffice. they didn't wait for the Russo brothers, why wait for Guardians.
They know it's gonna be succesful and it's an amazing movie.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 7/25/2014, 4:11 PM
I think this very much applies here.

TChalla
TChalla - 7/25/2014, 4:11 PM
@LubedUp Oh yeah! So that makes five movies we know there gonna announce tomorrow at SDCC lol
Cles
Cles - 7/25/2014, 4:13 PM
Give that the Russos were picked up for Cap 3 before the second one's premiere, I'll take this as amazing news.
SpiderFraud
SpiderFraud - 7/25/2014, 4:14 PM
Marvel is finally putting together the Illuminati of Directors!

DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 7/25/2014, 4:15 PM
Woah, this is good news! Definitely excited to see where he's going to take the Guardians for the sequel and who he's going to add to their roster.
Cles
Cles - 7/25/2014, 4:15 PM
Oops, yeah, what Bekss and Ezio said
thor2273
thor2273 - 7/25/2014, 4:15 PM
@EzioKenway122 Before
Bekss
Bekss - 7/25/2014, 4:17 PM
@Ezio
like 1-2 weeks before
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