Selma Blair Defends James Gunn, Urges Disney's Marvel to Rehire Him | THR News

Selma Blair Defends James Gunn, Urges Disney's Marvel to Rehire Him | THR News

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James Gunn was fired by Disney for controversial tweets from 2008 and 2009. Celebrities like Selma Blair, Chris Pratt, and Dave Bautista publicly supported Gunn, urging Disney to reconsider. Disney's Alan Horn stated the tweets were indefensible. Gunn expressed regret and accepted the decision, emphasizing personal growth. Despite the controversy, plans for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 continue, with filming expected to start in Atlanta for a 2020 release.

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What was the reaction of Chris Pratt regarding Gunn's firing?

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What did Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn state about Gunn's Twitter feed?

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