Who is James Gunn?

James Gunn is not a commercial actor, he is a well-known writer and director in the film industry. Gunn was born on August 5, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri. He began his career working for Troma Entertainment, a production company known for low-budget horror and comedy films. Gunn wrote the screenplay and served as executive producer for the 2004 film "Dawn of the Dead," which was directed by Zack Snyder and grossed over $100 million worldwide.

Gunn's big break came in 2014 when he directed the first "Guardians of the Galaxy" film for Marvel Studios. The film was a massive success, grossing over $770 million worldwide and receiving critical acclaim for its unique blend of action, humor, and heart. Gunn went on to direct the sequel, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," which was also a commercial and critical success.

In 2018, Gunn was fired from Marvel Studios after old tweets of his resurfaced in which he made jokes about pedophilia and rape. However, he was rehired in 2019 to direct the third "Guardians of the Galaxy" film after support from fans, cast members, and industry professionals.

Gunn also wrote and directed the 2019 film "Brightburn," a horror film that examines the dark side of superhero stories. He is also known for his work on the 2006 horror-comedy film "Slither."

In addition to his film work, Gunn has also written for television shows such as "The Office" and "Lollilove." He is known for his irreverent humor and willingness to take risks, both in his writing and his personal life.

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