How lucky were we to be able to pick James Gunn's brain on the day Guardians of the Galaxy opens in theaters?!
We asked our Twitter followers what they wanted to know about the movie, and the Marvel director was kind enough to answer all of our burning questions: from that random(ly hilarious) character in the post-credits scene to the killer music in the film, we got the skinny straight from the director himself!
Here's what he had to say:
.@eonline @FrancescaY I am so so happy to see people fall in love with these characters and these worlds just as I did. I'm very GRATEFUL!
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
Of course we had to ask about the film's amazing soundtrack: we've had "Hooked On a Feeling" stuck in our head since the trailer came out!
.@eonline @PrettyPris Made a list of 500 70's hits, whittled it to 120 & chose from that. I wrote all songs except 1 into the script.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
We're not the only ones buzzing about that random post-credits end-scene cameo. Gunn explains his choice to end the movie on that note:
.@eonline @Isaac_O_C_A The end tag was just me having a bit of fun. At the end of the day, we don't take ourselves too seriously.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
Pop quiz, hot shot: Who would win in a fight between Zoe Saldana's Gamora and Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow in The Avengers?! No contest, says Gunn:
.@eonline @Bianca_Robinson That's easy. Gamora would beat her bloody. She's cybernetically and gentically enhanced.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
So what can we expect from the sequel Marvel announced at Comic-Con? We are ALL ABOUT this hint at casting additions!
.@eonline @afeeqdannoDNA I love so many - can't give it away but there should be at least one more Guardian from the comics.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
Spoiler alert: We're going to need to watch the movie at least five more times to catch all the hilarious nods. And they were definitely intentionally, according to Gunn:
.@eonline @simonburgess84 Many! Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire Strikes Back, also the films of Sergio Leone, Tarantino & The Right Stuff.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
How do you pick the best line in a movie full of zingers? It's nearly impossible, but we tend to agree with Gunn's answer (he did co-write it, after all):
.@eonline @jimmy_taggart Fav line maybe "A bunch of jackasses standing in a circle" by Rocket, an improv by my brother @Thejudgegunn on set
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
And without further ado, the rest of the highlights from our Guardians of the Galaxy Q&A!
.@eonline @samaradams1996 Rocket. He has anger issues like I did as a young man. I relate to how much of an outsider he feels like.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
.@eonline @GeekFurious You're welcome. Not exactly, but I think the cast, crew & I had a feeling we were making something special & unique.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
.@eonline @KyleJPeacock That would be @DaveBautista's prosthetics because they were always becoming wrinkly and full of his sweat!
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
.@eonline @frankzaragoza I doubt they'll be a VHS, but I'm trying to work out the soundtrack on cassette! I hope that suffices!
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
.@eonline @dresserlook My dog @VonSpears is in THIS #GOTG. He's the holographic dog with the little girl on Morag near the beginning.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
.@eonline @KidCoulson If I designed the toys I'd make it happen!
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
.@eonline @ChosenLogan I've loved Marvel comics since I was a little boy. It's a childhood dream for me. And I love working with @Kevfeige.
? James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 1, 2014
Don't forget: Guardians of the Galaxy opens in theaters today! Trust us, you do not want to want be the last one to see this! Get those tickets while the gettin's good!
Want more Guardians scoop? Here's what the cast had to say at the red carpet premiere—watch below!