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'The Suicide Squad' director James Gunn, who was fired from 'Guardians' then rehired, talks cancel culture

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James Gunn was fired from Disney several years ago before he was rehired to continue directing the Marvel franchise. In July 2018, the director was cut from "Guardians of the Galaxy" after inappropriate, yearsold tweets resurfaced that showed Gunn joking about rape, child molestation and more.

He explained at the time that his tweets were attempts of being "provocative" and "taboo" and that he repeatedly expressed regret for them over the years.

The cast of the film, which included stars Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana, went on to release an open letter in support of Gunn and he was subsequently uncanceled as Disney reinstated him as the director of "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol.

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