The behind the scenes drama of the MCU usually stays behind the scenes, but one of the most dramatic talent exits from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe happened in public.
In 2018, director James Gunn was fired from the helm of the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie after some past unpleasant tweets were unearthed online by conservative commentators. Walt Disney chairman Alan F. Horn stated that the “offensive attitudes and statements” on Gunn’s Twitter feed were “indefensible” and “inconsistent” with the studio’s values, while Gunn said he took “full responsibility” for the way he conducted himself in the past.
The Guardians cast wasted no time in jumping to Gunn’s defense, and Marvel fans signed an online petition asking for him to be reinstated. Marvel Studios also began trying to find a way for him to be rehired as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s director. Eventually, he was.
In 2018, director James Gunn was fired from the helm of the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie after some past unpleasant tweets were unearthed online by conservative commentators. Walt Disney chairman Alan F. Horn stated that the “offensive attitudes and statements” on Gunn’s Twitter feed were “indefensible” and “inconsistent” with the studio’s values, while Gunn said he took “full responsibility” for the way he conducted himself in the past.
The Guardians cast wasted no time in jumping to Gunn’s defense, and Marvel fans signed an online petition asking for him to be reinstated. Marvel Studios also began trying to find a way for him to be rehired as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s director. Eventually, he was.
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