Director James Gunn spoke on how hard it was getting through his Marvel Studios firing.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3directorJames Gunnonce again spoke about his"painful experience"after being temporarily fired.

James Gunn at Guardians of the Galaxy 3 premiere event

It was a shocking move, one that put the future of theGuardians of the Galaxyinto question.

As one would expect, it wasn’t a fun time for Gunn either.

I had forgotten the reason I make movies.

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What was important to me.

I also didnt know how much my people loved me.

They all supported me.

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They loved me for who I was.

They were there whatever happened.

Whatever the end result would be.

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They didnt support me because I make movies.

It was a great life lesson for me and I truly am grateful."

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feigewas also"in shock"when the choice was made.

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Thankfully, everything seems to be working out incredibly well for the filmmaker.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3is now playing in theaters worldwide.

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