James Gunn Says He Wants To Work With Al Pacino & More

Al Pacino previously stated he absolutely loved the Guardians of the Galaxy movie and would consider doing Guardians of the Galaxy 2 or any other movie.

Then it was revealed Pacino participated in talks with Marvel.

Cosmic Book News also exclusively revealed that Al Pacino may play the Grandmaster in Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

Now while participating in a Twitter QnA, director James Gunn drops Pacino’s name as he answers the question, “Which actor would you like to work with?” by responding, “Al Pacino.”

Gunn also answers a range of other questions including he would like to use Rom the Spaceknight if Marvel owned the rights and also said that he will be using a favorite superhero in the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel.

Check out the series of tweets below.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 has a May 5, 2017 release.

“@guardiansofgunn: hello could you please tell me your favorite band in the whole word ? I ll be very happy if you reply me” The @Old97s

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@MarioMurgueitio: James, is there a favorite superhero you want to bring to the big screen?!!” And will do so in GotG2!

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@Szejbach2011: Any clues to what’s gonna be on it :-)” Okay. No Winger.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@Alexis_Jahic: Who is your favorite fictional character and why? ^_^” Popeye, because we have similar forearms.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@busraofasgard: @JamesGunn What is your favorite book ?” The Last Gentleman by Walker Percy

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@Lobben85: Playing any good videogames right now?” Defense Grid 2 on XBox One.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@twhiddlezton: @JamesGunn will thanos eat loki” If Asgardian mustard is nearby, yes.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@cavadj: what’s your biggest achievement in your life & how did u achieve it?” @Guardians of course-by trusting my heart and my imagination

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@AdoGon16: What’s your favorite superhero movie? And you can’t say #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy” Iron Man 1.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@holtzy65: What is the hardest thing about becoming a filmmaker?” Lack of sleep/getting accustomed to public criticism.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@DarthCMPunk: which DC film are you most looking forward to?” Probably Suicide Squad. Fingers crossed.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2015

“@Da5vi: have you ever had a moment where you felt like things would never work out?” Daily. I act according to commitments, not feelings.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@Lonebinky: what’s one thing you really want to do but haven’t had the chance to do yet?” Write a comic series or graphic novel.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@adelutzap1982: Which actor would you like to work with?” Al Pacino.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@fend112: What is your favorite movie of all time?” Once Upon a Time in the West/Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind/long-titled stuff

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@TweetTinyTim: which Marvel character do you wish you could reclaim the rights to so they could appear in your films?” ROM Spaceknight!

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@BrianCSykes: Settle a debate, what is the best film directed by Stanley Kubrick?” Barry Lyndon.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@ob_rachel: ever been star struck?” When I first met @TheRealStanLee & when I met @RealAliceCooper.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

“@Reimedog: @JamesGunn What is your favorite space opera other than Star Wars and GOTG?” Flash Gordon.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015

Okay, that was fun, but I have to get back to work. Thanks for the questions. Sorry I couldn’t answer them all.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 1, 2015