James Gunn, the enigmatic mind behind the superhero universe, never fails to enthrall viewers with his unique sensibilities and unmatched storytelling skills. Yet the 57-year-old impressive career took a sudden turn that almost derailed the Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and the reason was none other than his unexpected obsession with dogs.
James Gunn’s Obsession With Dogs Affected Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Filming
James Gunn, the mastermind of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, ran into an unexpected turn when filming the third movie. The promise of fresh narrative turns, interstellar advancements, and the return of famous characters, including the adorable Cosmo the Space Dog, all contributed to the increased excitement.
Slate is the name of the dog actor who played Cosmo, and on the set of the movie, it seemed that Slate had an especially kind attitude.
Meanwhile, it’s important to point out that Slate didn’t appear in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. Instead, the character Cosmo was created using sophisticated CGI techniques. To assist the special effects crew with visual cues, Slate assumed the role of Cosmo as a stand-in and served as a point of reference for factors such as Cosmo’s proportions, location, and lighting.
Yet, the presence of Slate on set proved to be a delightful yet distracting quirk for Gunn, as Slate seemed to form an affectionate bond with the director.
Stephanie Ceretti, the Guardians special effects supervisor, revealed in a recent Movieweb interview that Slate showed an endearing desire to interact with the filmmaker just as the cameras were about to record cinematic magic. She disclosed,
“James loves dogs. So James would start playing with Slate and then by the time we were rolling, Slate was like, Oh, I’m gone. I don’t know. I want to play.”
The cast and crew were also in amazement at this dog diversion as they observed how Gunn’s obsession with dogs skillfully integrated concepts and emotions into the movie, adding an unexpectedly intriguing layer to the Guardians of the Galaxy team’s cosmic adventures.
Yet it’s important to remember that this canine diversion happened after Gunn became co-CEO of the DC Universe.
James Gunn Is Now The Co-CEO Of DCU
The person who transformed Marvel Studios’ lesser-known characters into unexpected successes has now accepted control over the superhero film industry’s most significant DC Studios.
After a prolonged search for a new CEO to guide its counterattack against Marvel Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery has chosen producer Peter Safran and filmmaker Gunn to head the recently formed DC Studios division.
Reports suggest that Warner Bros. discovery’s blueprint for DC Studios revolved around Gunn steering the division’s creative course, while Safran assumed responsibility for financial and production oversight.
Both personalities, as part of a four-year agreement, will reportedly juggle their leadership roles alongside their ongoing directing and producing endeavors.
This strategic maneuver not only highlights Gunn’s versatility but also solidifies his standing as a visionary storyteller proficient at incorporating complicated narratives within the dynamic superhero genre.
As Co-CEO stands balanced to make an enduring mark on DC’s legendary characters and their cinematic adaptations, promising a thrilling future for enthusiasts of masked heroes and cosmic adventures.
Source: Movieweb
