After the emergence of old tweets published by James Gunn which contained disgusting “jokes” about child rape and pedophilia, Disney fired the writer/director from “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.”
Actor Michael Rooker, who portrayed Yondu Udonta in the first two “Guardians” movies, says he’s leaving Twitter as a result:
Other “Guardians” actors have weighed in this way:
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters. Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
JAMES 1:19
?♥️— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) July 22, 2018
It’s been a challenging weekend I’m not gonna lie. I’m pausing myself to take everything in before I speak out of term. I just want everyone to know I love ALL members of my GOTG family. Always will.
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) July 22, 2018
When it’s time you will speak from your heart like you always do. Until then #weareGroot love you hermana ? https://t.co/S9QfIjm4JE
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) July 23, 2018
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