James Gunn

James Gunn

Birth : 1966-08-05, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

History

James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker, executive and actor. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1997). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn to become co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios. He also wrote and directed the web series James Gunn's PG Porn (2008–2009), the HBO Max original series Peacemaker (2022–present), and the Disney+ original special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). Other projects he is known for is writing for the 2004 remake of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978), writing the live-action adaptation of Scooby Doo (2002), and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), writing and producing the horror-action film The Belko Experiment (2016), producing the superhero-horror film Brightburn (2019), and contributing to comedy-anthology film Movie 43 (2013) (directing the segment "Beezel") and the 2012 hack-and-slash video game Lollipop Chainsaw.

Profile

James Gunn
James Gunn
James Gunn

Movies

Superman
Director
Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Superman
Producer
Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Superman
Writer
Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Joker: Folie à Deux
Executive Producer
A sequel to the 2019 film Joker.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Lamb-Shank (voice)
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Writer
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Director
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Executive Producer
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Writer
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Director
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
Groot's Pursuit
Wrist Watch Voice (voice)
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
Groot Takes a Bath
Executive Producer
Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.
Groot's First Steps
Executive Producer
Following the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1,” Baby Groot is finally ready to try taking his first steps out of his pot—only to learn you have to walk before you can run.
Groot's Pursuit
Executive Producer
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
The Little Guy
Executive Producer
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.
Magnum Opus
Executive Producer
Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how messy the artistic process can be.
The Suicide Squad
Writer
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
The Suicide Squad
Director
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
VHS Massacre Too
Himself
The last stand of the American exploitation film. In a post video store era, media consolidation has led to the censorship and near death of the independent and exploitation film industry. Joe Bob Briggs (Last Drive-in), Debbie Rochon (Toxic Avenger IV), Lloyd Kaufman and James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd) take us on an adventure that leads from the last Blockbuster video store in Bend Oregon to Troma Entertainment in New York, all in an effort to examine how history keeps repeating itself from the video store era to the modern streaming.
Mutant Blast
Writer
Maria, a fearless soldier, and TS-347, a man with superhuman strength, are being pursued by a military cell responsible for scientific experiments that have resulted in a zombie apocalypse. On the way, they will meet Pedro, a man with few ambitions and a great hangover. Together, they will try to escape to a safe place, but complications will cross their paths in the form of a nuclear bomb.
Brightburn
Producer
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Avengers: Endgame
Executive Producer
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Avengers: Infinity War
Additional Dialogue
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
Avengers: Infinity War
Executive Producer
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
Thor: Ragnarok
Second Unit Director
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Second Unit Director
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Director
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Script Supervisor
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Writer
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
Writer
Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD contracts a deadly new STD, The Sex Lobsters, and unknowingly spreads it around town while visiting Tromaville's best orgy spots. Only Dolphinman can find the cure and save the day!
The Belko Experiment
Producer
A group of eighty American workers are locked in their office and ordered by an unknown voice to participate in a twisted game.
The Belko Experiment
Writer
A group of eighty American workers are locked in their office and ordered by an unknown voice to participate in a twisted game.
Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
Himself
The director and his 8-bit avatar lead you on a galactic adventure through the making of this epic movie, from vibrant concept art, elaborate makeup and amazing sets, to dancing baby Groot.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Writer
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Director
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Maskless Sakaaran
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Self
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Movie 43
Writer
Fifteen directors and an all-star cast created this twisted comedy that follows three teens on the hunt for the world's most banned film.
Movie 43
Director
Fifteen directors and an all-star cast created this twisted comedy that follows three teens on the hunt for the world's most banned film.
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Self
When it comes to producing, no one speaks with more authority than Lloyd Kaufman creator of The Toxic Avenger and founder of the longest-running independent film studio, Troma Entertainment. Over the years he has discovered talents such as Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park, The Book of Mormon) and Vincent D'Onofrio (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) to name a few. Candid interviews, tips, tricks and tidbits scattered throughout the DVD give filmmakers practical tools for getting a movie shoot off the ground, keeping it afloat and seeing it through to the end - Lloyd Kaufman shows you how it's really done.
Super
Writer
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
Super
Demonswill
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
Super
Director
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman
Himself
A portrait of legendary American film company Troma, Inc., an independent New York-based production house that has specialized in Z-films for over 30 years, and of Troma's eccentric president Lloyd Kaufman.
Sparky & Mikaela
Executive Producer
The exploits of a Wonder Woman wannabe and a vulgar raccoon.
Sparky & Mikaela
Writer
The exploits of a Wonder Woman wannabe and a vulgar raccoon.
Sparky & Mikaela
Director
The exploits of a Wonder Woman wannabe and a vulgar raccoon.
Humanzee!
James
Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.
Humanzee!
Executive Producer
Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.
Humanzee!
Writer
Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.
Humanzee!
Director
Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.
Doggie Heaven (Woof!)
Executive Producer
The creative team behind the smash hit "Saw" films, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, tell the story of a young man who is having a dog of a day. Hes just been shot dead, but his real problems are only just beginning due to a clerical error that has sent him to the wrong heaven.
We Own the Night
Thanks
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
Done the Impossible
Self
A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.
Slither
Hank (uncredited)
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Slither
Writer
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Slither
Director
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
LolliLove
Executive Producer
A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.
LolliLove
James Gunn
A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.
The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed
Writer
During the film Dawn of the Dead, the survivors in the shopping mall communicate with a lone man named Andy, who is on the top of a building across the street. This is the footage from Andy's last days.
The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed
Characters
During the film Dawn of the Dead, the survivors in the shopping mall communicate with a lone man named Andy, who is on the top of a building across the street. This is the footage from Andy's last days.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Writer
After solving their last mystery at Spooky Island, the Mystery Inc. gang is back in Coolsville, where they are being honored with their very own exhibit at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. However, when a masked villain steals costumes of classic monsters on display and brings them to life, the gang must come out of retirement to solve the case.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Co-Producer
After solving their last mystery at Spooky Island, the Mystery Inc. gang is back in Coolsville, where they are being honored with their very own exhibit at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. However, when a masked villain steals costumes of classic monsters on display and brings them to life, the gang must come out of retirement to solve the case.
Dawn of the Dead
Screenplay
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
Tales from the Crapper
Himself
Anthology of horror stories from Troma Entertainment.
Melvin Goes to Dinner
Scott
Marital infidelity, religion, a guy in heaven wearing a Wizards jersey, anal fetishes, cigarettes and schizophrenia, ghosts, and how it’s going to get worse before it gets better.
The Ghouls
Eric Hayes is a stringer. One notch below the lowest rung of the journalistic ladder. A video vulture preying on police chases, ambulance runs, and random street violence, selling his footage to the highest bidder and living on a steady diet of cigarettes and bloodlust. For years, Eric has lived off of other people's pain and misery. But he's about to discover something beneath the streets of Los Angeles even hungrier for blood than he is. He's about to discover THE GHOULS.
Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over
Riley (voice)
It's Lucky's first night away from home and it's scary... Until her kennel friends show her that a little independence can be Big Doggie Fun!
Scooby-Doo
Story
Join the Mystery Inc. gang as they take on their biggest challenge yet! When they're invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that are spooky. Strange things are happening, and it's up to Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings.
Scooby-Doo
Screenplay
Join the Mystery Inc. gang as they take on their biggest challenge yet! When they're invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that are spooky. Strange things are happening, and it's up to Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings.
Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie'
Himself
A feature-length documentary on the making of Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Dr. Flem Hocking
When the notorious Diaper Mafia take hostage the Tromaville School for the Very Special, only the Toxic Avenger and his morbidly obese sidekick Lardass can save Tromaville.
The Specials
Co-Producer
America's 7th Best Superhero Team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. We get to see one day in their lives as fan and new member Nightbird joins the group, just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart.
The Specials
Writer
America's 7th Best Superhero Team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. We get to see one day in their lives as fan and new member Nightbird joins the group, just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart.
The Specials
Minute Man
America's 7th Best Superhero Team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. We get to see one day in their lives as fan and new member Nightbird joins the group, just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart.
Terror Firmer
Writer
A low-budget film crew working in New York City find themselves being preyed upon by a sexually conflicted serial killer.
Hamster PSA
Writer
Public Service Announcement meant only for mother hamsters, warning them against eating their progeny due to the harmful effects it has on the human children who love them. We see one young child, Billy, who commits suicide after he witnesses the gory tragedy of his hamster, Princess, eating her babies. All of this is narrated by a large-busted Tromette in a bikini, Schizophrenia.
Hamster PSA
Director
Public Service Announcement meant only for mother hamsters, warning them against eating their progeny due to the harmful effects it has on the human children who love them. We see one young child, Billy, who commits suicide after he witnesses the gory tragedy of his hamster, Princess, eating her babies. All of this is narrated by a large-busted Tromette in a bikini, Schizophrenia.
Tromeo & Juliet
Executive In Charge Of Production
A modern, punk adaptation of Shakespeare's classic. Told irreverently, this film attempts to impact the viewer in the same way theatre-goers were effected in Shakespeare's time. Bawdy, Violent, Humorous, and Romantic.
Tromeo & Juliet
Screenplay
A modern, punk adaptation of Shakespeare's classic. Told irreverently, this film attempts to impact the viewer in the same way theatre-goers were effected in Shakespeare's time. Bawdy, Violent, Humorous, and Romantic.
Tromeo & Juliet
Found a Peanut Father
A modern, punk adaptation of Shakespeare's classic. Told irreverently, this film attempts to impact the viewer in the same way theatre-goers were effected in Shakespeare's time. Bawdy, Violent, Humorous, and Romantic.
Swamp Thing
Producer
A film that will investigate the dark origins of Swamp Thing.
The Authority
Producer
A new DCU movie that will focus on a team of heroes who think that the world is completely broken, the only way to fix it is to take things into their own hands, and will do whatever they want to do to make the world better.
The Brave and the Bold
Producer
The story of Damian Wayne, who was raised as a little murderer and assassin, and Batman's son that he didn’t know existed for the first eight to ten years of his life.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Producer
While Superman was sent to Earth and raised by incredibly loving parents, Kara was left on Krypton. For the first fourteen years of her life, Kara lived alone on a piece of Krypton that drifted away from the planet.
Peacemaker
Director
A side story of Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad (2021)
Coyote v. Acme
Producer
A down-on-his-luck attorney takes on Wile E. Coyote as a client in his suit against Acme over its defective products.