James Gunn
Director James Gunn said the actor will "never be replaced" in Marvel films despite fan backlash.
The Hollywood star and director James Gunn were obsessed with the show while filming The Suicide Squad.
The LGBTQ community has long claimed the bespectacled detective as one of their own.
Disney have reversed their decision to axe the director.
He is also in talks to direct the film.
He's currently negotiating his exit settlement with Disney.
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper and six other main cast members of "Guardians of the Galaxy" have issued an open letter in support of ousted director James Gunn.
'We believe the theme of redemption has never been more relevant than now.'
The director was dropped when offensive tweets posted on his Twitter account resurfaced.
They said the tweets were ''indefensible" and "inconsistent with our studio's values".