Skydance CEO David Ellison reshuffles DC Studios leadership
Skydance CEO David Ellison announced a major executive change at DC Studios where James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their co-CEO roles to welcome Jeremy Latcham.
New President Leads Creative Pipeline
Jeremy Latcham will serve as president and chief creative officer for the studio. He previously helped shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe before joining DC. Ellison stated that Latcham defined modern superhero movies during his time at Marvel. The new leader will oversee film, television and animation slates for the company. Latcham reported to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein as co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.
Former Co-CEOs Exit After Four Years
Former Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav brought James Gunn and Peter Safran on board in 2022. They had a directive to create a genuine rival to Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe. While in office, they achieved success with Superman and the HBO Max show Peacemaker. They additionally collaborated on television programs such as Lanterns and Creature Commandos. Ellison expressed gratitude for the passion and care Gunn and Safran brought to this work.
Upcoming Projects Remain On Schedule
DC's upcoming projects include two movies and one series scheduled for release next year. Next summer's Superman: Man of Tomorrow is written and directed by Gunn. The Batman Part II starring Robert Pattinson is set for release in 2028. A 2027 series titled The People v Gorilla Grodd will anchor Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. Ellison noted that the team brought audiences fresh chapters of beloved stories.
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