James Gunn and Peter Safran Step Down as Co-CEOs of DC Studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of DC Studios after four years, returning to full-time creative roles. Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will take over as president and chief creative officer starting December 1.
James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs and heads of DC Studios after four years in the role, marking a major shake-up at the studio. However, the duo is not completely parting ways with the cinematic universe they helped build; they will return to full-time creative work and continue producing upcoming DC projects.
Jeremy Latcham, a former senior vice president of production and development at Marvel, has been named as the new president and chief creative officer of DC Studios. Latcham, whose portfolio includes major hits such as "Iron Man", "Guardians of the Galaxy", "Spider-Man", and "The Avengers", will officially step into the role on December 1. He will report to Skydance film division co-chairmen Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, leading DC's film, television, animation, and overarching creative strategy.
During their four-year tenure, Gunn and Safran achieved notable successes, including the critically acclaimed Emmy-winning series "The Penguin", "Peacemaker", and Gunn's "Superman" reboot, which grossed $618.7 million worldwide. Despite these wins, the studio also faced high-profile missteps, such as the box-office disappointment "Supergirl", which grossed $126.4 million against a $186 million production budget.
With Latcham taking the helm, questions remain regarding the future of long-term studio roadmaps like the "Gods and Monsters" slate, which features upcoming projects by directors James Mangold and Andy Muschietti. Meanwhile, Gunn and Safran are shifting their focus to post-production on their upcoming Superman sequel, "Man of Tomorrow".
