James Gunn Confirms He’s Directing And Re-Writing GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!

News broke about a month ago that James Gunn (Super) would helm Marvel’s first proper all-out cosmic movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, and even though that was somewhat confirmed by Joss Whedon the other day, Gunn has now made it official via his Facebook page, and also revealed that he would be re-writing the movie after two previous drafts by Nicole Perlman and Christopher McCoy.

“For a month or so there’s been a lot of Internet speculation about my involvement with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Until now I haven’t said anything, because I’m trying to be less expulsive about this project than I am about the rest of my life. But last night I got the go-ahead from Kevin Feige to let you all know that, yes, indeed, I am rewriting and directing Guardians of the Galaxy. As a lifelong lover of Marvel comics, space epics, AND raccoons, this is the movie I’ve been waiting to make since I was nine years old. Kevin, Joss, and all the folks at Marvel have been amazing collaborators so far, and we’re committed to bringing you something majestic, beautiful, and unique. I am incredibly excited. I am also incredibly grateful to the fans and the press for all their words of encouragement and support regarding my involvement with this project since the news first leaked. Thanks – you have, honestly, touched and overwhelmed me. And that’s it for now. Other than the occasional photos of my dog and cat here on Facebook, I’ll talk to you again in August 2014 when Guardians is released!”

I’m fine with him directing, but the movies he writes tend to….. Suck. Example: the two Scooby Doo movies. What do you think? Share your thoughts below.

SOURCE: James Gunn