James Gunn Is Feeling Inspired for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2
In a recent interview with Comic Book Resources, director James Gunn talked a little bit more about Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Some of the things he touches on in the interview is where he currently is in the process, new world building that we will see, what the soundtrack might be like, and he clarifies how much of a role he'll play in shaping the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When asked for an update on the movie by the site he said,
"Well, I'm really inspired. The whole story is written. I'm very excited about it. And that's where it is. But the story point for me is, in a lot of ways, the most difficult thing. I feel like it's pretty strong. It's constantly shifting, but I feel like it's pretty strong. I'm excited about it."
So are the rest of us! That first movie was just a perfectly entertaining movie, and I can only imagine the sequel will be even better. The director then mentions that there will be some new world building:
"I think there's a combination of some new world-building, combined with getting to know the world we already know a little bit better, just taking a closer look at everything to get to know things a little bit more intimately as opposed to seeing in very broad terms what some of these cultures are -- like, getting to know them very up close and personal."
When asked about why he might not use music the same way in the sequel as he did in the first film, Gunn explained,
"Really, it's just about walking forward in an elegant manner. When you go forward with a group of characters, that means you have to go forward. And going forward means you're understanding these characters in a new way, you're developing a new kind of story about their lives and who they are and where they're going. And if you're doing that, if you're walking forward, then you can't just repeat what you did before. That's going backwards. That's not understanding the character."
Everyone loved how Gunn used the soundtrack to propel the story for the first movie forward, and I'm sure he'll find a new creative way to do that in the sequel. He goes on to talk about the galactic superheroes and how they will continually change:
"The Guardians are going to continuously change. I think that some of the characters are probably worse than what we think they are, and other characters are better than what we think they are. It's going to be interesting to learn a little bit about that as time goes on."
Gunn was also asked what kind of role he wants to have in the overall Marvel Cosmic Universe going forward as it expands, and this was his response:
"I haven't decided yet, to be completely frank with you. I just really haven't decided yet. I mean, I obviously love the Guardians, the Marvel Cosmic Universe. It means a lot to me. And there are other things out there as well. So I'm trying to figure that all out right now."
I've seen rumors that Gunn or the Russo bros. (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) could actually end up directing Avengers: Infinity Wars, but, as of right now, those are only rumors. Although, I'd be happy if either of them directed it.