James Gunn's comeback: Reinstated as 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' director, ignites fan fervor

In a move that has stunned Hollywood and set the internet ablaze, Disney has welcomed James Gunn back into the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' fold. The ousted director, who was shown the door in July 2018, has been rehired to helm the third installment in the beloved franchise.

A Marvel-lous Comeback

James Gunn’s fall from grace was quick and shocking when a series of old, inappropriate tweets resurfaced, leading to his dismissal from the franchise. But now, in a surprise twist straight out of a comic book, Disney Studios president Alan Horn has decided to reverse his decision. According to a report by Deadline, Horn was won over by Gunn’s sincere public apology and his graceful handling of the situation.

In an emotional response, Gunn confirmed his reinstatement on Twitter, adding to the whirlwind of public interest surrounding this decision. His apology and the steps he took to own his mistakes not only persuaded Horn but also earned him the unwavering support of his cast.

Stars Stand with Gunn

Post Gunn’s dismissal, the entire 'Guardians' cast voiced their solidarity with him in an open letter, a move that created quite the media stir. The star-studded ensemble, including Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, and Zoe Saldana, stood firmly by Gunn, with Bautista even threatening to quit the film. Marvel, seemingly in agreement, made no moves to replace Gunn and confirmed the use of his already written script for the third movie.

In an unexpected twist, Gunn had signed on to direct the sequel to 'Suicide Squad' for DC and Warner Bros following his dismissal. As a result, Marvel will commence production on 'Guardians 3' only after Gunn wraps up his duties at the DC camp.

A Grand Finale on the Horizon

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3' is being touted as the grand finale to the story that started in 2014. Fans are curious about the film's plot, especially since half of the team faced a grim fate in 'Avengers: Infinity War'. However, the news of Gunn's rehiring is bound to fan the flames of anticipation even further.