DC Studios’ long search for a creative leader has come to an end, as James Gunn, the quippy filmmaker behind Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and DC’s The Suicide Squad, has been tapped as co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
He’ll divide responsibilities with Peter Safran, a longtime talent manager turned producer who not only worked on DC films such as Aquaman and Shazam!, but also helped build up the Conjuring universe.
Gunn and Safron said in a joint statement, “We’re honored to be the stewards of these DC characters we’ve loved since we were children. We look forward to collaborating with the most talented writers, directors, and actors in the world to create an integrated, multilayered universe that still allows for the individual expression of the artists involved. Our commitment to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, and the rest of the DC stable of characters is only equaled by our commitment to the wonder of human possibility these characters represent.”
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David Zaslav, head of Warner Brothers Discovery, added, “DC has among the most entertaining, powerful, and iconic characters in the world and I am thrilled to have the singular and complementary talents of James and Peter joining our world-class team and overseeing the creative direction of the storied DC Universe. Their decades of experience in filmmaking, close ties to the creative community, and proven track record thrilling superhero fans around the globe make them uniquely qualified to develop a long-term strategy across film, TV, and animation, and take this iconic franchise to the next level of creative storytelling.”
Gunn’s next two projects are both at Marvel, with The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special coming to Disney+ November 25th, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 out May 5th. Gunn had previously said it would be the last standalone film with these characters.
Gunn had already begun building out the DC mythos with Peacemaker, a limited series spun-off from The Suicide Squad. And at least in the short term, the DC Extended Universe has a clear direction, since both Black Adam and Henry Cavill have confirmed that Superman is coming back.
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