As far as superhero origin stories go, some films have enough trouble introducing one main character, let alone the five that director James Gunn had to establish in the first
Guardians of the Galaxy. Speaking at this year's Writer's Guild Festival, Gunn said that he had a much easier time making the sequel,
Vol. 2, especially since he was free from the stress of the first film's introductory segments.
“On the second movie I had a lot more freedom,” Gunn explained.
“Because the first movie did well and it was great not having to explain the five major characters to the audience in the first half hour, we just go straight into the story.”
Despite taking certain cues from the first installment, Gunn was insistent that the sequel remain distinct, rather than straying too closely to the formula of its predecessor.
“This has to be its own thing and you can’t start making this a sh***y Xerox of the first one,” he said.
When asked which Guardian he related to the most, Gunn wasn't shy in admitting that everyone's favourite gun-toting raccoon held a special place in his heart.
“Rocket’s character I relate to more than anybody; Rocket is me,” Gunn shared.
“He has the anger issues that I have and he has the same inability to accept love that I have.”
In addition, Gunn also revealed that Star Lord (Chris Pratt) will meet his father,
Ego The Living Planet (Kurt Russell), about 20 minutes into the film. Have you got your tickets for
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 yet? The Marvel sequel hits theatres
May 5, 2017.
Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.
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