While the letter notes Gunn's past jokes were "inappropriate," Pratt and his fellow cast members agreed he is "a good man" worthy of a second chance:

We fully support James Gunn. We were all shocked by his abrupt firing last week and have intentionally waited these ten days to respond in order to think, pray, listen, and discuss. In that time we have been encouraged by the outpouring of support from fans and members of the media who wish to see James reinstated as director of Volume 3, as well as discouraged by those who were so easily duped into believing the many outlandish conspiracy theories around him.

Pratt first posted the letter to Instagram on Monday afternoon. In addition to Pratt, the petition is signed by actors Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn and Pom Klementieff...

Continue reading and view the actors' full open statement here.

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