By ANI
WASHINGTON: Actor-singer Zac Efron has been making headlines after it was reported that the star is in talks to hitch the upcoming movie ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’. However, it looks as if the hearsay mills have gotten all of it incorrect.
‘The Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn cleared the air, placing an finish to all such experiences doing the rounds. On Wednesday, Gunn took to Twitter to shoot down a number of casting rumours for the third installment of the franchise, together with one in regards to the addition of Efron.
He tweeted, “There is no casting underway for Vol. 3. And in what world would I only cast a “Caucasian” if the character has gold skin? And if I wanted a Zac Efron type wouldn’t I go to Zac Efron? Where do you get this nonsense?”
There isn’t any casting underway for Vol. 3. And in what world would I solely solid a “Caucasian” if the character has gold pores and skin? And if I needed a Zac Efron kind wouldn’t I am going to Zac Efron? Where do you get this nonsense? https://t.co/dxZJUMvtVs
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 10, 2021
Adam Warlock has been one of many highly-anticipated characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). His character was teased within the mid-credits scenes in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.’ While followers anticipated him to make his big-screen debut within the ‘Avengers’ franchise, experiences later claimed that he might be a part of within the subsequent part of the MCU.
Gunn rapidly cleared up fairly a number of falsehoods in regards to the upcoming film. And whereas this places many actors of colors within the operating, actor Seth Rogen wasn’t too excited in regards to the information.
The actor joked below the tweet, “S–t I was gonna submit myself for the Zac Efron type.” Josh Gad was additionally saddened by the announcement, including, “This was not the way I wanted to find out I’m out of the running for Adam Warlock.”
As per E! News, Gunn was rehired by Disney to direct the mission in March 2019 after he was let go the earlier 12 months when offensive and indefensible tweets from his previous resurfaced on-line.
At that point, ‘The Suicide Squad’ director took to social media to share his ideas on being given a second probability by the corporate.
“I am tremendously grateful to every person out there who has supported me over the past few months. I am always learning and will continue to work at being the best human being I can be,” he had tweeted.
The assertion continued, “I deeply appreciate Disney’s decision and I am excited to continue making films that investigate the ties of love that bind us all. I have been, and continue to be incredibly humbled by your love and support. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Love to you all.”
