Marvel reportedly wants Disney to rehire James Gunn for 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 52-year-old director was sacked by the studio in light of a series of controversial tweets, but Marvel has opened discussions with Disney about the prospect of James being rehired in some capacity.<br /><br /><br /><br />James has been an integral part of the success of the 'Guardians' franchise, helming both of the first two films in the series.<br /><br /><br /><br />He has also received support from the franchise's star-studded cast, which includes the likes of Chris Pratt and Bradley Cooper, who have called on Disney to rehire the director.<br /><br /><br /><br />The discussions between Disney and Marvel have been perfectly amicable, according to Deadline, which says that James' hopes of returning to the 'Guardians' series remain a "long shot".<br /><br />
