Yahoo News Disney's Fox buyout won't affect Guardians 3's plot
Disney's anticipated buyout of 20th Century Fox will have a big affect on the future of Marvel's films, including the eventual inclusion of the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the MCU.
But one thing it won't be affecting is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, according to director James Gunn.
If Disney succeeds in purchasing Fox, will it change your story for GOTG 3?
- Matthew McLean (@MattMcLean73) January 14, 2018
- James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 14, 2018
He answered questions on Twitter relating to the MCU Phase Four film, revealing that he has no interest in incorporating X-Men characters into his next movie – including those that have been Guardians members in the comics.
If you could direct one X-Men property what would it be/ if given the chance would you ever include Thing, Iron Man, Kitty Pride or Agent Venom to Guardians
- Fear The Internet (@Internet_C0ma) January 14, 2018
As of today, I wouldn’t find adding any of those characters interesting. I really am more of a fan of the Abnett/Lanning stuff as opposed to the stuff that came after the movie or first screenplay. https://t.co/6XdrYtGv1s
- James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 14, 2018
He might not be interested in those characters at the moment, but interestingly he did credit Fox's control of the X-Men movie rights for allowing Guardians of the Galaxy to be made in the first place.
@JamesGunn Hi, James. Just curious for your take on something, in the wake of the Disney/Fox deal. Do you think you'd have had the opportunity to make Guardians if Marvel had the FF and X-Men from the start?
- Zach Woliner (@zachwoliner) January 11, 2018
It’s a hard question. Kevin Feige was into the idea of Guardians because of his deep love of Star Wars and space operas. But the Marvel Studios schedule might have been too glutted with content/movies and it would have never been made. https://t.co/UHeQLbT7Zy
- James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 11, 2018
Gunn theorised that – if Marvel had maintained the X-Men and Fantastic Four rights – the MCU would have been too crowded to allow for a film based on a little-known property like Guardians to be made.
The Guardians will next be seen in Avengers: Infinity War, helping Earth's heroes battle the villain Thanos. They will also star in Avengers 4, with Guardians 3 set to follow as the second Phase Four film after the Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel.
In the comics, X-Men member Kitty Pryde (who is due to receive her own solo film) temporarily became leader of the Guardians.
As Gunn also revealed, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 will be released in 2020.
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