James Gunn Will Write, Direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Sequel (Video)

Comic-Con 2014: The original writer of ‘Guardians’ tells TheWrap that Gunn will make the sequel

James Gunn will write and direct the sequel to “Guardians of the Galaxy,” his co-writer Nicole Perlman told TheWrap.

The positive buzz enveloping the movie, due out next week, has spawned frequent chatter about a sequel. Marvel has not officially announced one, though it may at its Comic-Con panel Saturday. Representatives for Marvel did not offer any comment.

Gunn has told people that he would like to make a sequel, but it depends on how the movie fares at the box office. Advanced tracking projects it will gross at least $60 million over its opening weekend — and others are even more bullish.

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