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Published 15:12 IST, May 5th 2023

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

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 was released on May 4, which is celebrated as Star Wars Day. Director James Gunn revealed how he was inspired by Star Wars.

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

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

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He also mentioned the kind of movie he wanted to make, 11 years ago, when he met the heads at Marvel Studios for GOTG. “Outlandish characters, extraordinary locations, a space opera with a touch of magic filled with heart.” He then went on to write, “Thank you, Star Wars, for inspiring me, & how appropriate that the third part of our trilogy is playing in theatres all across the world tonight on May the 4th.  #MayThe4thBeWithYou #GotGVol3 (sic).”

 

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Star Wars Day on May 4 

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

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About Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 

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

15:12 IST, May 5th 2023