In case you’ve been offline for the past 24 hours you’ll know by now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as co-chairs at DC Studios. Following the announcement Gunn released a very honest statement on social media and an in-depth piece from THR has looked at political reasons why Skydance felt it may be time for them to move on.
Coming in to replace them is Jeremy Latcham, a name that many of us won’t be familiar with. He’s been touted as an early days MCU executive who trained under Kevin Feige. But what else do we know about this mysterious new figure who is now in charge of the DCU.
A Marvel lifer, almost from the start
Latcham’s career is closely tied to the rise of Marvel Studios. As THR tells it, he began as an assistant at Endeavor in 2004, then joined Marvel as an assistant to Marvel Studios president David Maisel, when the company was still little more than a small outfit giving script notes on licensed films. He later became assistant to Kevin Feige and, in time, one of his right-hand men, eventually serving as a senior vice president of development.
His credits from that period include associate producer on Iron Man (2008), and executive producer on Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
The Gunn connection
There’s a neat twist in the story. According to THR, Latcham was instrumental in James Gunn’s rise, advocating for Gunn to be hired on Guardians of the Galaxy, the film that turned him into an A-list director. Now he’s replacing him.
Life after Marvel
Latcham left Marvel to work independently and moved to Texas. His producing credits since include Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and The Breadwinner (2026). He has also worked with the independent studio Wonder Project on the Wright Brothers film Flyer and the TV series House of David. He’s reportedly stepping away from other projects, including the Naruto film, as he takes up the new role.
What kind of boss will he be?
THR’s sources describe him as a “down the middle” producer whose aim is hits for the broadest audience, and a hands-on one who likes spending time on set. They also say he’s known for asking whether a film would resonate with “everyday people beyond Hollywood” while still serving the superfans. Whether that style suits DC’s slate remains to be seen, and these are descriptions from unnamed sources, not a track record at the helm.
Latcham will reportedly report to Skydance Motion Picture Group co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, a structure that was central to the reported tension with Gunn and Safran. We’ve covered that report in full here.
What happens next?
Latcham takes over from Gunn and Safran, who are due to leave on 1 December, though Gunn will continue as director of Man of Tomorrow. The pair are still involved in other DC projects, and fans will want to see how Latcham approaches them. We’ll keep you updated.
