It was confirmed yesterday that James Gunn has been hired as co-president of DC Studios, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery is in charge of adapting the publisher’s comic books into films, series and animations.
Known for his work on comic book-based films, such as both ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’, Gunn will share the role with Peter Safran, who since 2018 has produced DC titles such as ‘Aquaman’ and “Shazam”. !” and its future sequels.
But that’s not all: Warner also revealed that the acronym known as DCEU will no longer be used by the company. Now fans can celebrate the start of a new era for the DCU.
Check out the public reaction to the good news:
All I know is that James Gunn joined DC bringing us the best dceu movie (The Suicide Squad) and the best series of its kind (Peacemaker), and today he will lead DC Studios. pic.twitter.com/oRMoHDaTss
— | #BlackAdam ⚡ (@_luisbravos) October 25, 2022
Enjoy watching:
James Gunn>>>>>Kevin Feige
James Gunn has been a comic book nerd since he was a kid, Kevin is just a suit trying to earn his
— Mr. Miracle Better Call #Andor (@NamorPrincipe) October 25, 2022
THE GUYS JUST MEET JAMES GUNN AS PRESIDENT OF DCSTUDIOS. I freak out a lot pic.twitter.com/JFnaCR333b
— JOSE ⚡BLACK ADAM ⚡ (@BatDarker) October 25, 2022
Now Harlequin fans can sleep peacefully. Because we know that James Gunn would never refuse a Harley Quinn project, he says he loves the character and is one of his favorites.pic.twitter.com/IoID9z9OCC
— maik • #StargirlSeason3 (@maik_bob12) October 25, 2022
How good it is to be a dcnaut, just a cheer my friends
James gunn in CREATIVE control of the DCEU, yes himself, the man who delivered us TSS and PEACEMAKER which are highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike SU SU SU SUCCESSO pic.twitter. com/H3PrYxj35y
— bloodthirsty (@educhihaa) October 25, 2022
james gunn officially named co-president of dc studios. imagine the crazy mind of this man who directs dc series, movies and animations… it happens a lot dear dcnauts pic.twitter.com/wubyF4pX3k
— winner (@vicantonius) October 25, 2022
I think this was by far one of the best dc news i have received in the last few days, james gunn is a fan of comics, he has lived for these characters since he was a kid, just what dceu fans wanted was a spirit like this commanding with great WILL and SKILL pic.twitter.com/8hy9jW21Xh
— farofeiro geek (@geekfarofeiro) October 25, 2022
Zachary Levi (SHAZAM actor) called @JamesGunn a boss pic.twitter.com/Zw5BzolpxQ
— bloodthirsty (@educhihaa) October 26, 2022
THE FLASH 2 WITH SCRIPT READY MAN OF STEEL 2 IN DEVELOPMENT BLACK ADAM THIS WEEK JAMES GUNN IS WORKING ON ANOTHER DCEU FILM WW3 SCRIPT IN DEVELOPMENT MATT WORKS ON EXTENDED UNIVERSE FILMS “THE BATMAN”
DC’s future is GORGEOUS pic.twitter.com/591En8VRMi
— bloodthirsty (@educhihaa) October 18, 2022
For some, JAMES GUNN For DC fans, PAPA pic.twitter.com/diG1128pFM
— bloodthirsty (@educhihaa) October 25, 2022
After the news, Deadline claims that the contract with DC is exclusive and Gunn will not be able to work for Marvel under the supervision of Warner Media Discovery.
Before his departure, the director will release a ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’.
Below, you can see the poster and trailer for the special, which debuts November 25 on Disney+:
#GotGHolidaySpecial – coming 11/25/22 on @DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/yMGboA79fR
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 25, 2022
This holiday season is going to be out of this world.
Watch the all-new trailer for Marvel Studios’ The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, premiering November 25 only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/bboKTnbVjK