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Within the framework of Star Wars Day, James Gunn revealed how the George Lucas saga was important for the development of his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy
In 1977, the first Star Wars movie hit theaters, a feature film that thrilled an entire generation, while in 2014 James Gunn introduced us to the big screen as a group of misfits who conquered millions of fans around the world. world with Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Despite the fact that these two franchises are diametrically opposed, the Marvel Studios film put a team of heroes on the map that debuted in January 1969, becoming an immediate success that allowed the development of a trilogy, whose recent installment hit the screen. big in 2023.
Through social networks, the filmmaker James Gunn shared a message about the inspiration that Star Wars had in his way of carrying out the Guardians of the Galaxy saga.
11 years ago I had a meeting with Marvel Studios about the possibility of making a Guardians of the Galaxy movie. I remember driving home and thinking that I didn’t want to make a movie LIKE Star Wars, but a movie that made people FEEL like Star Wars made me feel like a kid. Quirky characters, extraordinary locations, a space opera with a touch of heart-filled magic. Thank you, Star Wars, for inspiring me and how fitting it is that the third part of our trilogy opens in theaters around the world tonight on May 4th.
The end of an era
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, our beloved band of misfits looks a little different these days.
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team around him to defend the universe and protect one of his own.
A mission that, if not completed successfully, could very possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will feature a cast consisting of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Zoe Saldaña as Gamora, David Bautista as Drax, Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket Raccoon, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, Pom Klementieff as the voice of Mantis and Karen Gillan as Nebula.
This production is joined by Will Poulter in the role of Adam Warlock and Chukwudi Iwuji as High Evolutionary, the villain of the plot.
Directed by James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will hit theaters on May 5, 2023.
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