Contrary to to reports earlier this week, Guardians 3 has not begun shooting. James Gunn updates Guardians 3 shooting schedule along with explaining what is shooting right now. Gunn posted a series of posts on social media and replied to questions from fans. Earlier this week Chris Pratt was interviewed saying he was about to begin filming. Gunn has pointed out, whilst this is legit, it’s not for Guardians 3, nor the Holiday Special. Check it out.
We're not there yet. Close. https://t.co/7YOLCTcjWq
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 19, 2021
What has begin filming is the new Guardians Cosmic Rewind attraction coming to Epcot.
Nope. Still not there yet. Go to sleep until we get there, you're driving me crazy. https://t.co/t9KnDmU06w
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 19, 2021
Gunn then goes on to confirm that the Guardians Holiday Special is still planned for December 22′, and Guardians 3 for May 23′.
Vol 3 date not pushed – still May 2023. Holiday Special is Christmas 2022. https://t.co/L4mfbKzFHb
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 19, 2021
Gunn then goes on to explain that the recent Marvel delays have not had an affect on Guardians 3. He also explains what Chris Pratt is actually filming, as per his recent interview.
Chris is on set and we're rehearsing and doing camera tests and stuff – so it's his "first day" like it was my "first day" many months ago – but actual shooting is a while off. Btw, I didn't even know about this video when I first posted this. https://t.co/afqbXCyoFf
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 19, 2021
We test all of our new costumes & makeup, props, & more. https://t.co/0gGIpieZCc
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 20, 2021
I love how candid Gunn is about things like shooting schedules. He’s not spoiling his stories in any way. Gunn just isn’t as secretive about the stuff that isn’t really importnat and is all going to come out eventually before the film anyway. Like recently confirming the casting of Will Poulter as Adam Warlock. I’m sure that was not the plan so early. However once it had been revealed by Deadline, it would have made no sense to try and keep it secret.
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I wish other directors would be as open as Gunn is towards his fan base. He’s not selling the secrets to the castle, he’s just engaging with fans who have a genuine interest in how these movies come together. What do you think of his comments as James Gunn updates on Guardians 3 shooting schedule? As always, leave any thoughts you have below in the usual spot.