After several months of trying to find its own Kevin Fiege, DC has announced that James Gunn will co-lead DC Studios (previously titled DC Films) alongside Peter Safran.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav initiated a search for the studio’s new president at the beginning of 2023 with many turning down the tough job. WBD has been through several rounds of layoffs and content cancellations, as well as a mass exodus of leadership structures. The previous DC Films lead Walter Hamada exited the company just last week. The DC job opening is highly coveted, as well as highly dangerous, and Zaslav found the duo willing to charge headfirst.
🚨HUGE NEWS🚨
James Gunn and Peter Safran will run DC Films, which has been retitled DC STUDIOS.
James Gunn will focus on the creative side of DC and Peter Safran will focus on the business side.
James Gunn will be EXCLUSIVE to DC and occasionally direct also!#DC #WarnerBros pic.twitter.com/2tgUlhBx5Z
— BackstageOL (@BackstageOL) October 25, 2022
James Gunn and Peter Safran will split the duties between creation and business. Gunn will primarily focus his talents on the creative storytelling side. Safran will focus on the business and production aspects of the job, but the new deal allows both to continue directing as they see fit. This new four-year deal also means James Gunn will work exclusively with DC, right as his Guardians Of The Galaxy franchise comes to a close.
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