Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 director James Gunn reveals he was inspired by Star Wars

James Gunn, drirector of  Guardians of Galaxy franchise, opened up about inspiration behind superhero movies. Gunn shared how GOTG series has a connection with hugely popular Star Wars franchise. Guardians of Galaxy Vol 3 released on May 4 and has a connection with Star Wars. May 4 is also Star Wars Day. 

However, this is t only connection GOTG has with Star Wars. In his tweet, Gunn wrote, “11 years ago I h a meeting with Marvel Studios about possibility of doing a Guardians of Galaxy movie. I remember driving home & thinking I didn't want to make a movie LIKE Star Wars, but a movie that me people FEEL like Star Wars me me feel as a kid.” 

He also mentioned kind of movie he wanted to make, 11 years ago, when he met hes at Marvel Studios for GOTG. “Outlandish characters, extraordinary locations, a opera with a touch of magic filled with heart.” He n went on to write, “Thank you, Star Wars, for inspiring me, & how appropriate that third part of our trilogy is playing in atres all across world tonight on May 4th.  #May4thBeWithYou #GotGVol3 (sic).”

Star Wars Day on May 4 

May 4th holds special importance for fans of Star Wars around world. It is a day to celebrate Star Wars movies me by filmmaker George Lucas. A popular catchphrase that is used in movie is “May force with you”. Using phrase for word play a new phrase “May Fourth be with you” has caught on in popular culture. 

About Guardians of Galaxy Vol 3 

Guardians of Galaxy Vol 3 is a Hollywood superhero movie based on Marvel comics. It is directed by James Gunn and is backed by Marvel Studios. Guardians of Galaxy Vol 3 cast includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Will Poulter and Pom Klementieff among ors. film was released worldwide on May 4.