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James Gunn Shoots Down Relationship Between Steve Rogers and Star-Lord's Grandmother


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The Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom can't stop buzzing about She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Episode 1's confirmation that Steve Rogers lost his virginity in the 1940s. The premiere episode of the new MCU show finally ended the long-standing discourse over the status of Steve's chastity but just when you thought it can finally be put to rest, it just created a brand new discussion online.

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Now, fans are theorizing that the woman whom Rogers slept with is actually connected to Peter Quill aka Star-Lord since they both share an actress in Laura Haddock.

Despite the potential connection, James Gunn, who directed Laura in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film continues to shoot down the popular MCU theory. Taking to Twitter, Gunn pointed out that Meredith Quill was actually born in the late 50s or early '60s, implying that Rogers wouldn't hook up with a woman who's potentially in her late teens in 1943.

Responding to a fan, Gunn tweeted: "True. In that case Laura’s character who met cap in 1943 would be way too young. Meredith Quill was born in late 50’s/early 60’s."


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To be fair, Gunn has gone on record in the past explaining that when he cast Haddock in the original GOTG, he didn't know that she previously appeared in The First Avenger so believe it or not, it was purely coincidental. But considering the theory could still be plausible given how teenage pregnancies weren't exactly taboo in the 1940s, it wouldn't be surprising if Marvel Studios just went with it. The question is, does that make Steve Peter Quill's grandfather?

Meanwhile, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is streaming on Disney+.

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