DC Comics could be headed for better days following James Gunn‘s DC Studios exit, claims the latest rumor. The Man of Tomorrow director recently stepped down from his role alongside Peter Safran.
A new report from Bleeding Cool suggests that Jim Lee, DC Comics’ publisher, president, and chief creative officer, was unhappy with his working relationship with Gunn and Safran. The report claims that Lee “felt stymied” and was “frozen out by them at DC Studios.” The report also claims that Lee had prepared for a potential departure while Gunn and Safran were leading DC Studios.
However, it won’t be the case anymore now that they have stepped down. This could allow the DC Comics division to operate with greater independence under Lee. It’s also reported that he has “very much welcomed the news of Jeremy Latcham’s appointment.” Latcham will now serve as DC Studios’ new CEO and chairman.
What’s next for DC Studios?
DC Studios is expected to move forward with James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow. The movie will see David Corenswet reprise his role as Superman. The returning cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, and others. The highly anticipated DCU movie is scheduled to release on July 9, 2027.
Then, there’s the live-action Batman movie The Brave and the Bold. However, the project has yet to cast an actor to portray the Dark Knight. The film will be directed by Andy Muschietti, who previously helmed The Flash.
A Mister Miracle animated TV series is also in the works at the moment. It hasn’t received a launch date so far. The voice cast includes Josh Hutcherson and Mackenzie Davis as Scott Free and Big Barda, respectively.
Deadline has also reported on potential projects involving Deathstroke and Bane’s Savage Hunters, Teen Titans, Swamp Thing, and a Wonder Woman reboot. However, DC Studios has yet to officially announce its future slate following the leadership change.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.com.
