James Gunn directed the hit 2017 film Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The plot follows the Guardians as they travel through the cosmos, encountering old foes and uncovering the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
With its colorful visuals, catchy soundtrack, and memorable characters, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 was a commercial and critical success, earning praise for its humor, heart, and action-packed set pieces. However, James Gunn recently shared that his initial vision for the second franchise installment included the beloved character’s demise.
Which Character Was Planned To Die In The Film
During an interview with Comicbook, James Gunn revealed that he had initially planned the demise of Gamora, the character played by Zoe Saldana. The writer and director planned the event in the franchise’s second installment.
“I knew from the beginning Zoe only wanted to play the character for so many years, and she’s been very honest saying that she’s done [after this]. And so I was going to have her die. I thought she was the one that was going to sacrifice herself… I was kind of talked out of it by Kevin [Feige] and Louis [D’Esposito], and then it just didn’t work that well. It didn’t feel right. It felt much more right to go where we go in that movie. That seemed what was correct for the story.”
The fate of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 remains uncertain, as James Gunn has been granted substantial creative freedom by Marvel to steer the story in his own direction. It remains to be seen whether the character, portrayed by Zoe Saldana, will survive the events of the film under Gunn’s directorial vision.
James Gunn’s Last Outing For The MCU
After successfully helming the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise for Marvel, James Gunn has decided to part ways with the Marvel Cinematic Universe to take up a new full-time role as co-head of DC Studios.
In his new position, Gunn will spearhead the creation of a new DC Universe, encompassing not just film but also television and video games. It marks a major move for the acclaimed filmmaker as he takes on the challenge of building a new shared universe for one of the biggest players in the comic book industry.
In the aftermath of the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Zoe Saldaña and Dave Bautista, who both had prominent roles in the franchise, have publicly announced their departure from Marvel. This decision appears to be aligned with James Gunn’s departure, as the trio had built a strong creative partnership while working together on the films.
The first two installments of Guardians of the Galaxy are available for streaming on Disney+.
Source: Comicbook
