As if we didn't know this was going to happen...

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is on hold as the search for writer-director James Gunn's replacement continues.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, crew members in Atlanta are being told by Disney and Marvel Studios that they are now free to work on other movies and shows.

The small group of crew members were prepping for pre-production in Atlanta. Filming was slated to commence in January or February of next year.

THR's source described the hold as a temporary "regrouping" while the search for a new director continues. "The timeline has been pushed out," the source told the trade.

THR adds that Thor: Ragnarok helmer Taika Waititi recently met with Marvel, "but it is unclear what project was discussed."

I know Taika isn't confirmed, but...........

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/guardians-galaxy-3-production-hold-james-gunn-firing-1137400

I can see why Marvel is putting a hold on production; all this drama can't be easily to deal with, and Dave Bautisita sure isn't helping with his constant attacks against Disney.

But hopefully Taika Waititi gets the job, he'll make a great Guardians 3.

Waititi's Thor was still a bad Thor movie IMO, Russo's nailed him but while I'm not the biggest fan of the Guardians being the "Losers" of the MCU and honestly being some of the bigger weakness of Avengers 3 the current style they have would match perfectly with Taika. Hope he gets it and if he does, I'll look forward to it massively

He's perfect for this failed comedy of a franchise

Taika will make Guardians great again

Can't say I am surprised they are considering Waititi for this. His Thor movie was very similar in tone to the GoTG movies. It is a very reasonable and safe choice for this. That said, I didn't like Ragnarok a lot, so if they do get to choose him, chances are I am not going to like the new GoTG movie either.

@stormshadow_x:

"the current style they have would match perfectly with Taika. Hope he gets it and if he does, I'll look forward to it massively"

Nailed it. A person would have to be crazy not to see it. It's a perfect pairing.

so perhaps some other movie will take its slot? could be seeing black widow, doctor strange 2, black panther 2, etc. getting an earlier release.

also dave bautista not coming back confirmed?

@jagerzi: The salt, it burns doesn't it? Lol.

@chazzer: Yo momma

On topic. While I don't love Thor Ragnarok as a Thor movie. I prefer its style over GOTG 2 which is down there with ironman 2 and the first two Thor films for me

I have faith in him