James Gunn, writer and director of Black comedy superhero film "Super," has reportedly been chosen to direct Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
The Hollywood Reporter reported that a Marvel's film studio is now speaking exclusively to Gunn about directing the superhero team's flick, which is slated for release Aug.1, 2014. The Hollywood Reporter also says that the deal with Gunn has not been finalized between the director and studio.
The "Guardians of the Galaxy will be the sole original property of Marvel's Phase Two Slate of Avengers related films. Screenwriter Chris McCoy was recently hired to revamp an existing script by Nicole Perlman. It the report is true, then Marvel has found a director capable of capturing many of the same qualities found in Whedon's Avengers film.
"Marvel is said to like Gunn's sensibility and his ability to mix comedy elements with action and horror, a quality he shares with The Avengers director Joss Whedon," according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Other rumored contenders to make the film were "Bring It On" director Peyton Reed and "Half Nelson" directors, Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. Reed was attached to 20th Century Fox's Fantastic Four movie back in early 2001, before eventually being replaced by Tim Story.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" is a film based on the comic of the same name and is story revolving around a group of alien beings that act as an intergalactic police force. They are tasked with proactively preventing dangers to the galaxy. The action film is currently scheduled for an Aug. 1, 2014 U.S. release, but no stars are currently attached to the project.
