Marvel's Shocking Doubts: Unveiling the Bizarre Orgocorp Design in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

Summary

Marvel faced a challenge when developing the design for Orgocorp in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, as they were uncertain about how to make the appearance of meat and bone visually appealing.

The team took a bold approach and created a truly unique and original Orgocorp design, despite receiving reservations from many individuals. However, they firmly believed that audiences would positively respond to this unconventional depiction.

The Orgocorp design in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 exhibits James Gunn's skillful combination of dark comedy, sci-fi, and body horror, reminiscent of his directorial debut in Slither.

Note: This content was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, highlighting the essential contribution of the writers and actors belonging to these unions in bringing this movie to life.

Production designer Beth Mickle revealed that Marvel had initial reservations about the bizarre Orgocorp design featured in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. This third installment marked James Gunn's final contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and served as the conclusion to his cosmic superhero team trilogy. The story follows the group as they face off against the formidable High Evolutionary, who has connections to Rocket's dark past. Although not as widely praised as its predecessors, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the second highest-grossing film of 2023. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Beth Mickle discussed the production process of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. When asked about the biggest challenge in creating the final film of the MCU trilogy, Mickle highlighted the development of the unique Orgocorp design and the difficulties in making "meat and bone" visually appealing, a concept that initially gave Marvel some reservations.

GOTG Vol. 3's Orgocorp Was The Most Gunn Thing In The MCU

It was undoubtedly Orgo. The concept focused on presenting meat and bone in an enticing manner and also persuading many individuals that it would create a world people would desire. It was a fresh and groundbreaking idea that hadn't been witnessed before. Initially, there was some hesitation, but ultimately, we all agreed that this was something unique and that audiences would truly appreciate it. Interestingly, among all the feedback I've received about the movie, most people inquire about this particular aspect.

Prior to gaining widespread recognition through his work with the MCU team, James Gunn initially achieved success with B-movie projects. This included his involvement in the unique adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" known as "Tromeo and Juliet." Additionally, Gunn contributed to the scripts of popular films like the live-action Scooby-Doo movies and Zack Snyder's remake of "Dawn of the Dead." One of his most noteworthy accomplishments, however, was writing and directing the 2006 sci-fi horror film "Slither," which revolved around a small town in South Carolina being overtaken by parasitic alien slugs.

Slither proved to be the perfect combination of dark humor, science fiction concepts, and unsettling body horror, earning a dedicated fan base and establishing Gunn as a promising talent. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Orgocorp's unsettling design serves as a nostalgic nod to Gunn's directorial debut. The fusion of organic material with intricately sculpted bones and reinforced metal evokes a cosmic horror reminiscent of H.R. Giger's creation of the Xenomorph in Alien, or even the more chilling episodes of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty.

In stark contrast to the larger and more artificial designs of the first two films, Gunn's portrayal of Orgocorp in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 stands out as one of his most notable contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Notably, Gunn cast Slither star Nathan Fillion as a sentry guard, making him one of the few actors to play multiple roles in the franchise. With Gunn now at the helm of the DC Universe, and even bringing in Fillion to portray the Guy Gardner version of Green Lantern in his upcoming Superman: Legacy film, it remains to be seen if this Slither-inspired trend will continue.