GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Star Dave Bautista Defends Director James Gunn Following Firing

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Star Dave Bautista Defends Director James Gunn Following Firing

Following a massive controversy, Disney has fired James Gunn from working on GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3. Many, including Drax performer Dave Bautista, have come to defend his nearly decade-old actions.

By Dragonsfoe - Jul 20, 2018 09:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 3
Source: Twitter
For the newest generation of superhero fans, the first two Guardians of the Galaxy films are revelations. The franchise, which takes place within the sophisticated MCU, has done the impossible, creating a unique and vibrant cinematic experience with characters you can't find anywhere else. This was mostly due to James Gunn, a director who put his heart and soul into the franchise so deep that one can feel it in the film's DNA. Unfortunately, the third installment took a huge dive when tweets from almost a decade ago resurfaced.

Mentioning taboo topics like rape and pedophilia, the cruel and tasteless jokes disturbed Disney to the point that the director was fired, only a few weeks after the third film's first draft had been finished. The act was a divisive one, with many stating that Disney did what had to be done. Others felt that Gunn had changed over the years, with his newfound heart being felt through his art and his public fight for equality. It is worth noting that the figure has already apologized years prior.

Dave Bautista, who portrays Drax the Destroyer, had a few strong words to say about yesterday's turn of events:


Though the tweet implies he will try to bring him back, only time will tell if Bautista's efforts will bear fruit. It is undeniable that the cast is a family, and as a team this might be their most challenging barrier yet. 
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