James Gunn Is Set to Lead DC's Film, TV, and Animation Division DC Studios with Peter Safran
As you know, Warner Bros. has been trying to find someone to lead the charge of DC at the studio and it looks like they’ve found a team to take on the challenge! That team consists of writer and director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran.
This is sure to be quite a surprise for DC fans! I first learned that Gunn was in talks with WB about this a few weeks ago, but I wasn’t sure if the deal would actually go through! I also heard at the time that Dwayne Johnson was actively trying to land that job, but the studio was keener on getting Gunn on board, which they did! So, good for them!
Gunn and Safran will serve as co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios, which is a newly formed division at Warner Bros. that will replace DC Films. They will focus on DC’s film, TV and animation efforts.
It’s explained that Gunn will “focus on the creative side, while Safran will focus on the business and production side of things. Both are expected to continue to direct and produce projects, respectively.” They will report directly to WB head David Zaslav, and work closely with Warners film bosses Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.
Sources say the deal runs four years, and Gunn will be exclusive to DC. The goal is for them not just to be producers, but to truly function as executives even as Gunn will occasionally direct a movie. So, Gunn is DC’s version of Kevin Feige, and I’m sure that he’s going to be great in this leadership role!
The guy is super talented, and he has a great vision for the films that he makes. I can’t wait to see this vision, imagination, and his talents applied to shaping the future of the DC cinematic universe.
Zaslav said in a statement: “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 and Safran said in a 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. We’re excited to invigorate the theatrical experience around the world as we tell some of the biggest, most beautiful, and grandest stories ever told.”
What do you think about James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over and leading DC Studios!?
Source: THR
