Writer/director James Gunn has been fired from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after offensive, years-old comments he made about pedophilia and rape were unearthed by right-wing detractors.
“The offensive attitudes and statements discovered on James’ Twitter feed are indefensible and inconsistent with our studio’s values, and we have severed our business relationship with him,” Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn in a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter.
Gunn’s comments were uncovered by supporters of President Trump, who took aim Thursday at the outspoken liberal filmmaker. Their cause was quickly picked up by alt-right provocateur and conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich, who viewed them as confirmation of belief that there is a “pedo network operating in Hollywood.”