James Gunn and Peter Safran announce sudden DC Studios exit as Jeremy Latcham takes over

James Gunn and Peter Safran will leave DC Studios on December 1, with Jeremy Latcham replacing them

James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of DC Studios, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham set to take over their responsibilities on December 1.

The announcement, confirmed by Skydance, raises questions about the future direction of the DC Universe (DCU).

Gunn and Safran will remain involved in several ongoing projects during the transition. They are overseeing post-production on Man of Tomorrow, directed by Gunn, and will continue producing projects already in development, including The Batman Part 2.

In a joint statement, Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz credited the pair with establishing a new creative direction for DC Studios. They also expressed confidence in Latcham and said they expected a collaborative transition.

Gunn and Safran said they were proud of their work over the past four years, highlighting projects including Superman, Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, Lanterns and Clayface. They also welcomed Latcham, describing him as a longtime creative partner from their previous work at Marvel.

In a separate statement, Gunn described his experience leading DC Studios as rewarding but also "trying" because of its corporate responsibilities.

He confirmed that he is writing at least one more DC film, although he remains uncertain about his future in the franchise after completing the script.

The departure comes less than halfway through the approximately 10-year plan the pair had outlined for the DCU. It also follows reports that their positions were secure after the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger received approval.

 

 

 

 

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