Summary
So, imagine you’re at a dinner party and you’re asked to cook a dish you’ve never tried before, that’s how James Gunn felt when asked to incorporate Thor into the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. He didn’t feel he understood the character enough to do it justice. Similarly, he compared introducing Adam Warlock in Guardians 2 to trying to jam a square peg into a round hole – it was a promise he wasn’t quite ready to keep. But then, Taika Waititi came in like a superhero with a cape, taking on the task of blending Thor with the Guardians in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ freeing Gunn to focus on his own creative vision for Guardians 3.
Key Points
– Director James Gunn resisted including Thor in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise, despite the character’s appearance in the “Avengers: Endgame” finale, to protect the integrity of his franchise.
– Gunn expressed his difficulty in understanding Thor’s character and did not want to write the character into the Guardians’ storyline.
– Gunn also expressed regret over setting up Adam Warlock in the post-credit scene of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” He found it challenging to integrate the character into “Guardians 3.”
– The director said “Thor: Love and Thunder” director Taika Waititi took the responsibility of connecting Thor with the Guardians, giving him creative flexibility for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
Background
James Gunn is the acclaimed director of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. His creative decisions, including the choice of cast and storyline, have significantly contributed to the franchise’s success. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is known for its interconnected storylines, with characters often crossing over into each other’s films. However, Gunn has expressed his concerns over this interconnectedness affecting the integrity of individual franchises.
Future Implications
Gunn’s resistance to the inclusion of Thor in the Guardians’ franchise and the subsequent handover of the task to Taika Waititi may set a precedent for future Marvel films. The MCU might face challenges maintaining the connected timeline without compromising the creative vision of individual directors. This could lead to more standalone movies or a change in how characters crossover between franchises. Additionally, Gunn’s struggle with integrating Adam Warlock into “Guardians 3” may have implications for how future characters are introduced into the MCU.
