James Gunn firmly defended his cherished “Guardians of the Galaxy” series, standing up for it against the very studio responsible for its creation.
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn expressed that he challenged the continuous narrative of the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the sight of Thor joining the Guardians in the end credits of “Avengers: Endgame”.
I made it clear in my script notes that I won’t include Thor in the Guardians team. I don’t prefer making a film with Thor because I struggle to grasp his character well. However, I enjoy watching his movies and admire Chris Hemsworth as an actor.
Gunn had mentioned jokingly referring to Will Poulter as Adam Warlock in the post-credit scene of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”. Despite this eventually leading to Warlock’s significant role in “Guardians 3”, it seemed like an awkward fit at first, similar to trying to force a square peg into a round hole.
In simpler terms, James Gunn expressed that he wasn’t thrilled about introducing elements like Adam Warlock, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and other plot points in “Guardians 2” because they weren’t originally part of his initial plan. However, he felt obligated to follow through with those promises. He cautioned that using post-credits scenes purely for setup can sometimes be problematic, as it might create complications down the line. Specifically, incorporating Adam Warlock into “Guardians 3” was not an easy task.
The events involving Thor’s storyline with the Guardians unfolded as expected, according to Gunn. In “Thor: Love and Thunder,” director Taika Waititi was tasked with tying Thor in with the Guardians. This gave him full creative control over “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
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According to Gunn, the way things developed for Thor’s storyline alongside the Guardians went as planned. In “Thor: Love and Thunder,” Taika Waititi was responsible for linking Thor with the Guardians, which granted him sole creative authority over “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
As a cinephile reflecting on the creative process, I must confess that I was taken aback when I realized that the ending of “Endgame” had been determined during editing, a decision made before I embarked on the journey to revive the Guardians. Initially, I had little influence over the content of “Endgame”, and upon its release, I found myself pondering the predicament: what course would my subsequent project take without Thor?
It was then that Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, shared the news that Taika Waititi would be directing “Thor” and that the Guardians would feature in it. My relief was palpable; I uttered a heartfelt ‘Thank God!’ It transpired that Thor was never intended to appear in this movie, but thanks to Taika, he took one for the team, ensuring the continuation of the Guardians’ storyline.
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2025-06-11 03:46