James Gunn and Peter Safran Leave DC Studios Leadership as Jeremy Latcham Takes Over

James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios’ leaders after four years, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham appointed president and chief creative officer, Skydance announced Monday, November 9.

Latcham will begin on December 1, overseeing DC’s film, television and animation projects, including creative development, production and talent.

Gunn and Safran Continue Creative Work

Gunn and Safran will return to filmmaking and producing, including work on the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and other DC projects.

In a joint statement, they expressed pride in their work at the studio and supported Latcham’s appointment. His previous collaborations with Gunn include Guardians of the Galaxy.

Marvel Veteran Takes Charge

Latcham worked on major Marvel films including Iron Man and The Avengers. At DC, he will report to Skydance Motion Picture Group co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein.