James Gunn Roasts Homophobic Racist Trolls Over Guardians Casting

“Sad and pathetic. They’re picking based on race and what’s PC [politically correct] and not on acting, on what’s established,” wrote one commenter.

“Another white guy they made into a Black guy. Why couldn’t they just leave him white or pick a different minority? How about Asian or, gasp, Latino? (how many Latinos and Asians in MCU [Marvel Cinematic Universe]? Like total of 5?),” wrote another. And because being a racist troll isn’t enough, homophobia had to show up as well. “Or make him an Indian or something. Because they don’t and won’t, that makes them ‘woke’. Next time, a major character (hero/villain) will be a trans or homosexual or non-binary (when in comics they are not).”

Sigh.

I’m tired, you’re tired, and Gunn is definitely tired — and he spoke up. “I chose the best actor, period, and the best person for the role,” wrote the director. “I don’t give a s**t what ethnicity Chukwudi Iwuji is, so stop with your racist presumptions on why he was chosen.”

Periodt.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premieres in theaters on 5 May. Watch the trailer below.