Surprising news just broke that Peter Safran and James Gunn are out as the bosses of DC Studios with Jeremy Latcham to take over. Given that it was only recently that Skydance bosses claimed the pair were staying on, this comes as a huge surprise. Though, given Superman was a mediocre success, Supergirl was a flop and Clayface just broke even, perhaps it’s not that surprising after all?
As per THR,
‘In a major shakeup that will send shock waves throughout the comic book world, James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of DC studios.’
‘Skydance, which now oversees the division thanks to its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, has appointed former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham to the post of president and chief creative officer of DC Studios.’
‘Gunn and Safran are stepping down from their leadership roles effect Dec. 1, four years after taking over the job to much fanfare. The duo released three movies during that time (Superman, Supergirl and Clayface), as well as three live-action TV shows (The Penguin, Peacemaker season 2 and Lanterns), and had a decade’s worth of plans in the works.’
‘The duo will still be in the fold creatively, at least on a few projects, as Gunn has Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow in post-production for a planned release next year, with the TV spinoff The People v. Gorilla Grodd also in post. Gunn and Safran remain producers on The Batman: Part II as well, for a 2028 release date. With their executive days done, the plan is for them to return full time to their creative work. Gunn rose to fame as the blockbuster filmmaker behind Guardians of the Galaxy, while Safran is a prolific producer on numerous DC and horror titles.’
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“James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we’re incredibly proud of,” Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz said jointly in a statement. “We’re grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand.”
Regarding Latcham, the duo stated, “Jeremy has been a longtime creative partner to both, and we have complete confidence that James and Peter will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition and continue this work with care. We look forward to working with Jeremy to build the next generation of DC storytelling and to doubling down on our commitment to fans.”
‘“DC’s pantheon of characters is among the most iconic in American popular culture,” said Latcham in a statement. “I’ve had the privilege to help bring some of the most celebrated superhero stories to life on the big screen, and I’m excited and honored for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era. The chance to steward the incredible cast of DC characters to the screen in a way that excites lifelong fans while introducing their timeless stories to the next generation is a massive responsibility that I do not take lightly.”’
What happens next is anybody’s guess? The projects in production will come out, but will any of Gunn and Safran’s plans after this be carried forward? Will we eventually get another reboot? Will Adria Arjona ever really play Wonder Woman in her own film? I don’t think we’ll find out for a while, but when we do, all bets are off.
Leve any thoughts below.
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