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Fired Guardians director James Gunn ‘in talks’ to write, possibly direct Suicide Squad 2
Fired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is reportedly ‘in talks’ to write and possibly direct Suicide Squad sequel – crossing over from the Marvel Comics universe to the DC Comics universe.
According to The Wrap, the disgraced 52-year-old would likely take over directing duties from original Suicide Squad helmer David Ayer and screenwriting duties from Gavin O’Connor (Warrior).
The Warner Bros. Pictures supervillain flick starring Margot Robbie and Will Smith amassed an impressive $746.8M at the global box office back in 2016. Â
From Marvel to DC? Fired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is reportedly ‘in talks’ to write and possibly direct Suicide Squad sequel (pictured June 25)
Action! The disgraced 52-year-old would likely take over directing duties from original Suicide Squad helmer David Ayer (R) and screenwriting duties from Gavin O’Connor
Disney fired the two-time Grammy nominee in July after offensive tweets he wrote between 2008-2012 joking about rape, child abuse, and pedophilia resurfaced in the #MeToo movement.
The family-friendly studio was not at all swayed when the Guardians cast – including Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana – signed a joint statement over social media ‘fully supporting’ James on July 30.
Throughout the ordeal, Gunn’s girlfriend of three years – Sun Records actress Jennifer Holland – has remained by his side. Â
Hit movie: The Warner Bros. Pictures supervillain flick starring Margot Robbie and Will Smith amassed an impressive $746.8M at the global box office back in 2016
#MeToo movement: Disney fired the two-time Grammy nominee in July after offensive tweets he wrote between 2008-2012 joking about rape, child abuse, and pedophilia resurfaced (pictured in 2015)
‘We fully support James’: The family-friendly studio was not at all swayed when the Guardians cast signed a joint statement of support over social media on July 30
On Sunday, the Illinois-born 31-year-old and the Missouri-born filmmaker watched the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch and enjoyed a beach BBQ with a group of pals including, Talking host Chris Hardwick.
The 46-year-old presenter’s wife Lydia Hearst similarly stood by his side after his ex Chloe Dykstra accused him of sexual assault in a June 14 Medium essay, but AMC conducted a review and cleared him.
‘Thank you for sharing your life with me’:Â Throughout the ordeal, Gunn’s girlfriend of three years – Sun Records actress Jennifer Holland – has remained by his side
‘Life is beautiful!’Â On Sunday, the Illinois-born 31-year-old and the Missouri-born filmmaker watched the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch and enjoyed a beach BBQ with a group of pals including, Talking host Chris Hardwick
‘Chris is nothing but loving and compassionate’:Â The 46-year-old presenter’s wife Lydia Hearst similarly stood by his side after his ex Chloe Dykstra accused him of sexual assault in a June 14 Medium essay, but AMC conducted a review and cleared him
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