Director James Gunn recently took to Twitter to confirm to Marvel fans that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has officially begun filming.
Gunn originally helmed the first two films of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and is set to work alongside the franchise’s veterans Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan and Zoe Saldana, as seen in the picture he posted to Twitter. Will Poulter who is playing Adam Warlock and Chukuwudi Iwuji are newcomers to the Galaxy film and are also seen in the photo. Gunn wrote on Twitter, “It’s been a strange & long & at times challenging journey to get here, but the obstacles along the way have only made this moment more blissful. Back on set with my Guardians family for the first day of shooting #gotgvol3.”
Pratt also took to Instagram to share the same photo accompanied by the caption, “Day 1 in the can. Honestly could not have started off better. Hit the ground running with a delicate, emotional, funny, wild, complicated scene and everyone absolutely killed.” Pratt also promised fans that “this movie will be worth the wait.” Take a look at the announcements below.
It’s been a strange & long & at times challenging journey to get here, but the obstacles along the way have only made this moment more blissful. Back on set with my Guardians family for the first day of shooting #gotgvol3 pic.twitter.com/DrF8ZV8bvz
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) November 8, 2021
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