James Gunn joins DC Studios as co-chair of film and TV

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The filmmaker will oversee the creative direction of the DC Universe across film, TV, and animation alongside Peter Safran.

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DC Studios has tapped filmmaker James Gunn to oversee creative efforts across film, TV, and animation.

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Both Gunn and film producer Peter Safran have been appointed as co-chairmen and chief executive officers of the studio

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where they will spearhead development and execution of long-term plans for the many DC Comics properties.

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Gunn will focus on the creative side, while Safran will focus on the business side of things. Both will also continue to develop, direct, and produce projects.

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They will report directly to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and work closely with Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO

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The new division will replace DC Films, previously run by Walter Hamada, who recently departed the studio last week

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Both Gunn and Safran are, of course, well versed in the superhero and DC genre

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