Chris Pratt and Guardians of the Galaxy Cast’s MCU Futures Discussed by Successful Director

James Gunn recently discussed the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy cast following his departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After successfully concluding the beloved Guardians trilogy and its related special, Gunn has redirected his creative focus to the DC Universe (DCU). As CEO of DC Studios, he is now overseeing the development of the DCU’s inaugural phase, titled “Gods and Monsters,”directing projects like Superman, and writing endeavors such as Creature Commandos and Peacemaker Season 2.

In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Gunn shared insights into his relationship with the Guardians’ characters. He expressed uncertainty regarding his legal ties to the characters whenever Marvel Studios engages them in new narratives. Nonetheless, he conveyed an open mindset about Marvel’s upcoming plans for the Guardians, stating he is “totally okay”with their decisions.

“I don’t know the exact legal answer to that. I think the answer is actually yes. I’m not sure what the answer is, but listen, I’m excited for them to go do whatever they want to with Guardians. I would love them to take those characters and see more stories with them. Chris (Pratt) has my blessing. Everybody, they all have my blessing. Chris keeps saying ‘is this okay?’, ‘is this okay?’, and I’m like ‘dude, whatever, like, I’m totally okay with whatever you do… you go do it’. I mean, he’s one of my very close friends. I would love to see him be Star-Lord again.”

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Marvel’s Freedom to Utilize the Guardians in Future Projects

Drax waving Mantis off in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Mantis waving goodbye in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

James Gunn has undoubtedly shaped the MCU’s interpretation of the Guardians of the Galaxy through meticulous attention to their character designs and arcs. Although the creative signature of Gunn will always resonate within the Guardians narrative, he will no longer dictate their futures. Some Guardians characters are expected to return swiftly to the MCU, while others may remain sidelined for an indefinite period.

The conclusion and post-credit scenes of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 indicate a new direction, with Rocket Raccoon set to lead a new Guardians team made up of Rocket, Groot, Kraglin, Phyla-Vell, Adam Warlock, and his pet Blurp. Meanwhile, characters like Drax, Mantis, and the variant of Gamora will embark on independent journeys, while Peter Quill—identified as “The Legendary Star-Lord”—might be featured in an Earth-based storyline in a future MCU installment.

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James Gunn’s Influence on the Guardians of the Galaxy

The Guardians running after their hallway fight in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Throughout his tenure at Marvel, the Guardians of the Galaxy received considerable attention under James Gunn’s direction. However, it is essential to note that other filmmakers contributed to their development. The Russo Brothers, for instance, played pivotal roles in shaping the Guardians’ narratives during Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Gunn himself was not privy to all developments in the Guardians’ arcs; for example, he had no prior knowledge of significant plot points such as Gamora’s fate at the hands of Thanos or the reduced role of Drax in those events. This flexibility indicates that future MCU directors will have the creative liberty to explore the Guardians without seeking Gunn’s approval.

Source: Happy Sad Confused

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