with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 only a few days away, writer/director James Gunn and star Zoe Saldana are already focusing on the future of the franchise. Speaking with USA Today about the new movie, Gunn revealed that he has had ?some pretty significant conversations? with Saldana about her role in the upcoming movie. early ticket sales for the film revealed that increased focus on its female characters is a major driving factor for audiences.