8 Facts About James Gunn That You Didn’t Know

 

James Gunn is a name known to all in the field of entertainment. He is a renowned screenwriter, producer, actor, and director known for his role in many entertaining movies. Do you know that The Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy is based on his dog, Dr? Well, there are several other facts that you might haven't heard about him. So, let's take a closer view of some interesting facts about his life!

• James Gunn started making 8mm films when he was 12. Most of them were comedic splatter and featured his brothers getting eviscerated by zombies.

• James Gunn is the first screenwriter who wrote two movies, which achieved #1 at the box office in a row. They are Dawn of the Dead and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.

• The first great work by James Gunn came in the year 2002. He prepared the script of Scooby-Doo, based on the animated series with the same title.  

• James Gunn began his career with Troma Entertainment. There he learned to write screenplays, direct actors, produce films and distribute films. Do you know that Gunn applied for the filing job over here? However, he was later hired for writing Tromeo and Juliet.

• James Gunn had to wait for a long time to debut as a director of a feature film. However, after the release of Slither, his directorial debut, he never looked back. He earned great recognition for a fresh approach to the genre. He was also praised for delivering a properly prepared horror fantasy film.

• In 2014, James Gunn was chosen by the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Guardians of the Galaxy, their superhero film.

• He prepared the script and directed the movie, and the film earned many awards. Three years later, he again played the role of the screenwriter and director of its sequel.

• He was inspired by several low-budget movies where filmmakers brought creativity to their work even when they had limited resources. He found the concept of bringing the best from the actors and a good script more important than the extravagant approach. It was his inspiration to become a scriptwriter and creating his own films one day.

His Personal Life 

Born on August 5, 1966, James Gunn was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. His father, James Francis Gunn, and all his uncles were lawyers. He has earned his education from Saint Louis University and Columbia University. He entered the entertainment industry in 1989.