'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Movie: James Gunn 'In Talks' To Direct

James Gunn in talks to direct 'Guardians Of The Galaxy.'

Marvel may have found the director of its next superhero blockbuster. The Hollywood Reporter reports that James Gunn has emerged as the leading contender to direct "Guardians Of The Galaxy" and is "in talks" to helm the project.

Gunn's previous directing credits include "Slither" and "Super." He was married to "The Office" star Jenna Fischer for six years before the couple was divorced in 2007.

Marvel announced that a "Guardians Of The Galaxy" movie would be among its upcoming projects at Comic-Con in July. Based on a comic book that originated in the late 1960s and was re-booted in the '90s, the story features an alien ensemble of superheros: Star-Lord (a policeman), Drax (a musician), Groot (a tree-being), Mantis (an alien-woman hybrid) and Rocket Racoon (a genetically altered racoon). The film is scheduled to be released on August 1 of 2014.

For more on "Guardians Of The Galaxy," head over to The Hollywood Reporter.

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