In a major development DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are departing and will be replaced by Jeremy Latcham as David Ellison’s parent company Skydance rings the changes.
Latcham, a Marvel veteran who served as executive producer on Gunn’s Guardians Of The Galaxy, will start on December 1 as president and chief creative officer. Gunn and Safran will return as full-time filmmakers.
The pair endured a tough year at the box office as summer release Supergirl flopped on $126.5m worldwide, while recent release Clayface, which was not a tentpole bearing tentpole costs, has grossed $109m and counting.
Last year’s Superman reboot, directed by Gunn and produced by Gunn and Safran, was a hit, earning more than $618m worldwide. The upcoming slate includes sequel Man Of Tomorrow, written and directed by Gunn and produced by Gunn and Safran, on July 9, 2027. The Batman Part II starring Robert Pattinson is in production. Steven Soderbergh is finishing principal photography, with Gunn and Safran producing.
Ellison and Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz said, “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. We’re grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand. 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.”
Gunn and Safran added, “Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision. In that time, we helped restore Superman to the heart of DC, while opening new doors and telling new stories in film and television with Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, Lanterns and Clayface. We’re immensely proud of the team that turned that ambition into something real, including the actors, crews and executives we had the opportunity to collaborate with. We’ve shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel.”
“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 honoured for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era,” said Latcham.
On the television side, Safran and Gunn made Peacemaker and Creature Commandos, and most recently served as executive producers on Lanterns.
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