James Gunn, the acclaimed director of the Guardians of the Galaxy films, is known for making cameo appearances in his own movies. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Gunn once again made a cameo, but what makes it even better is that it is funnier without the use of CGI magic.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marked the end of the story for the original team of Guardians in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it also set the stage for a new team led by Rocket Raccoon. Throughout the film, the Guardians encountered various experiments and creations of the High Evolutionary, a scientist obsessed with creating an ideal society.
One of the creatures rescued by the Guardians was a character named Lambshank, played by James Gunn himself. Lambshank is a deformed creature with a horn, sharp teeth, short legs and arms, uneven ears, and scars all over its body, created from different parts of other animals. During the rescue scene, Mantis opens Lambshank’s cage, and the creature makes its way out, while Mantis feels guilty for her startled reaction.
What makes this cameo even funnier is a clip that has surfaced on social media, showing James Gunn performing the movements for Lambshank without the CGI effects. Seeing Gunn’s pre-CGI performance adds an extra layer of hilarity to the scene.
Gunn’s cameo as Lambshank showcases his dedication to his craft and his willingness to fully immerse himself in the world he has created. By opting for a practical performance instead of relying solely on CGI, the scene becomes even more enjoyable for both the audience and the filmmaker himself.
While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marked the end of an era, it is moments like these that remind us of the creativity and humor that have made the franchise so beloved. James Gunn’s hidden cameo as Lambshank proves that sometimes, the best moments in a film can come from unexpected places, even without the aid of CGI magic.
As fans eagerly await the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, they can relish in the behind-the-scenes tidbits and appreciate the effort and humor that goes into creating these beloved characters and moments on screen.
