Following James Gunn's exit from DC Studios, Chris Pratt hopes for a reunion in a new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' film.
Chris Pratt has expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of James Gunn returning to direct a fourth installment of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise. This comes on the heels of Gunn’s recent departure from DC Studios, where he served as co-CEO alongside Peter Safran.
In a statement to MovieZine, Pratt remarked, “I would love to make a fourth movie with James. That would be awesome. I love working with James; he’s the man.” He noted that he has not yet had the opportunity to speak with Gunn since the news of his exit from DC broke.
Gunn, who directed all three ‘Guardians’ films as well as the 2022 holiday special, was ousted from his position at DC Studios on November 9, following a merger involving David Ellison’s Skydance. Despite this change, Gunn is expected to continue producing various DC projects.
Pratt highlighted the rarity of having the same director helm all entries in a trilogy, stating, “He directed all three, and that’s pretty rare in those types of trilogies to have the same director through all three. So, if he wanted to come back and bring it back, man, I would just love that.” His comments reflect a strong desire among fans and cast members alike for Gunn’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As the new president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel executive, will be taking the reins following Gunn’s departure. The future of both franchises remains a topic of keen interest among fans.
