James Gunn reveals the ‘talking raccoon’ changed his life; recalls the deep meaning behind ‘I am Groot’

James Gunn, the director of ‘Superman,’ credits the talking raccoon from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ for transforming his career. After a previous film failure, a call from Marvel Studios presented him with the unusual concept. Gunn connected with Rocket Raccoon’s potential sadness, making the character central to the ‘Guardians’ journey.