James Gunn and Peter Safran Leave DC Studios Leadership; Jeremy Latcham to Replace Them

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James Gunn and Peter Safran are ending their roles as co-CEOs and heads of DC Studios after four years in which they led the company. The two are leaving following the completion of the merger under "Skydance."

Jeremy Latcham, who was involved in producing the "Iron Man," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Spider-Man" and "Avengers" films at Marvel, will be appointed in his place. Gunn and Safran will remain involved in projects, including the sequel to "Superman."

During their tenure, the duo rejected the casting of Israeli actress Gal Gadot in the sequel to "Wonder Woman," and as a result the film was shelved. Their departure marks the end of the period in which they tried to rebuild DC's superhero universe in competition with Marvel.