James Gunn and Peter Safran to lead DC film and TV studios

James Gunn and Peter Safran were named co-heads of Warner Bros Discovery's (WBD.O) DC studios on Tuesday to oversee film, television and animation projects featuring popular characters such as Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman.

Gunn and Safran have brought heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe to hit films including "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Aquaman" and "The Suicide Squad."

They start their new jobs on Nov. 1 and "will spearhead the development and execution of a long-term plan for the many properties licensed from DC Comics," Warner Bros said in a statement.

Despite a vast stable of well-known DC Comics characters, Warner Bros has been unable to match the success of Walt Disney Co's rival superhero studio Marvel, which has produced "Avengers: Endgame," "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and other mega-hits.

Gunn directed "Suicide Squad" for DC studios and three "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies for Marvel. The final "Guardians" movie is set for release next May.

Safran has produced numerous Warner Bros films, including two "Aquaman" films and two "Shazam" movies.

Commenting on the discussion in the House of Lords on the position of the Dukes of Sussex and York as Counsellors of State, royal biographer Angela Levin said, ”Good news. It's been long in coming."

She said, "You can't have Counsellors of the State who are not working royals or live far away. Counsellors need to be close and know what's going on to stand in for a royal. It's right that Harry and Andrew step down. Anne Catherine Sophie or Edward could take their place."

Commenting on the discussion, royal biographer Angela Levin said, ”Good news. It's been long in coming."..Reuters