James Gunn Producing The Avengers: Infinity War

James Gunn Producing The Avengers: Infinity War

With the Guardians of the Galaxy looking to lend a hand in The Avengers: Infinity War, it’s learned James Gunn will be keeping a close eye on his Guardians.

IGN caught up with Zoe Saldana, who plays Gamora, in which she lets it be known James Gunn is on board The Avengers: Infinity War as a producer.

“I’m curious how they are going to portray us. The good thing that keeps me relaxed is that these directors [Joe and Anthony Russo] are good. They have a really good pedigree. [I liked] their last movie. I liked their choices, and everybody that worked for them really had a great experience, and James Gunn is a producer on [The Avengers: Infinity War] so I know that he won’t ever let the integrity of what he’s created for the Guardians ever be compromised. So I’m at ease. Plus, I love all the Marvel producers. They are all great. They all want us to win.”  

Saldana also jokes that since the Guardians are cosmic and the Avengers are earth-bound characters, that they have made a “lot of jokes toward the Avengers.”

“Those earthlings, but…” Saldana joked. “We are going to do it as a favor to Thor [laughter].” 

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 hits May 5th.

The Avengers: Infinity War has a May 4, 2018 release starring Josh Brolin as Thanos. Marvel Studios has yet to officially announce the cast, but the following are thought/confirmed to be a part of the movie: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Chadwick Boseman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Tom Holland and Brie Larson.

About Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games and pop culture and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.

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